US Bridges

SR 0018 over Chartiers Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Canton Township · Structure no. 000000000034319

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0018 over Chartiers Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0018 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,681 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,832 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0018
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationCanton Township
RouteState Highway 18
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19825, -80.26949
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,681 (2024)
Projected traffic13,832 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$376,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0018 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 0018 over Chartiers Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0018 over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 11,681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 0018 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0018 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.