US Bridges

T-569 over Ruff Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · East of Waynesburg · Structure no. 000000000048267

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-569 over Ruff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-569 over Ruff Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-569
CrossesRuff Creek
LocationEast of Waynesburg
RouteCity Street 569
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94332, -80.12582
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2013)
Projected traffic52 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-569 over Ruff Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is T-569 over Ruff 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T-569 over Ruff Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T-569 over Ruff Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-569 over Ruff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.