US Bridges

SR 0018 over Burgetts Fork Raccoon Ck

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Burgettstown Borough · Structure no. 000000000034326

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,778
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0018 over Burgetts Fork Raccoon Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0018 over Burgetts Fork Raccoon Ck in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 11,778 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0018
CrossesBurgetts Fork Raccoon Ck
LocationBurgettstown Borough
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.38607, -80.38909
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,778 (2024)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0018 over Burgetts Fork Raccoon Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0018 over Burgetts Fork Raccoon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0018 over Burgetts Fork Raccoon Ck carry?

About 11,778 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0018 over Burgetts Fork Raccoon Ck?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0018 over Burgetts Fork Raccoon Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.