US Bridges

Township Road 445 over S. Fork of Wheeling Ck.

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · North of Aleppo Village · Structure no. 000000000018475

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 445 over S. Fork of Wheeling Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 445 over S. Fork of Wheeling Ck. in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2011. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 445
CrossesS. Fork of Wheeling Ck.
LocationNorth of Aleppo Village
RouteCity Street 0T445
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82985, -80.44661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1991)
Projected traffic35 by 2011
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 445 over S. Fork of Wheeling Ck. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 445 over S. Fork of Wheeling Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 445 over S. Fork of Wheeling Ck. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Township Road 445 over S. Fork of Wheeling Ck.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 445 over S. Fork of Wheeling Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.