US Bridges

Workman Road over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 200 East of SR2003 · Structure no. 000000000017152

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Workman Road over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Workman Road over Big Sandy Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWorkman Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location200 East of SR2003
RouteCity Street 0T377
Coordinates39.79158, -79.61864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2023)
Projected traffic335 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Workman Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Workman Road over Big Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Workman Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Workman Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Workman Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.