Chess Road (T426) over Mountain Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft W of SR 0857 · Structure no. 000000000017079
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 515
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chess Road (T426) over Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chess Road (T426) over Mountain Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chess Road (T426) over Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chess Road (T426) over Mountain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Chess Road (T426) over Mountain Creek carry?
About 515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chess Road (T426) over Mountain Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Chess Road (T426) over Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.