US Bridges

Urbania Road over Georges Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Near T336-T354 Junction · Structure no. 000000000017144

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Urbania Road over Georges Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Urbania Road over Georges Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2012. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUrbania Road
CrossesGeorges Creek
LocationNear T336-T354 Junction
RouteCity Street 0T335
Coordinates39.77673, -79.87554
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2012
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Urbania Road over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Urbania Road over Georges 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 Urbania Road over Georges Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Urbania Road over Georges Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Urbania Road over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.