US Bridges

SR 0088 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · City of Monongahela · Structure no. 000000000034613

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0088 over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0088 over Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 7,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,406 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0088
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationCity of Monongahela
RouteState Highway 88
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1984, -79.9199
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,790 (2024)
Projected traffic10,406 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$777,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0088 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 0088 over Pigeon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0088 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 7,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0088 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0088 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.