US Bridges

SR 0019 over Little Chartiers Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · N. Strabane & Peters Twps · Structure no. 000000000034354

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,663
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0019 over Little Chartiers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0019 over Little Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 77 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 6 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 20,663 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,130 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 0019
CrossesLittle Chartiers Creek
LocationN. Strabane & Peters Twps
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates40.2602, -80.13949
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,663 (2024)
Projected traffic28,130 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0019 over Little Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 0019 over Little 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0019 over Little Chartiers Creek carry?

About 20,663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0019 over Little Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0019 over Little Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.