US Bridges

SR 0088 over Peters Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Finleyville Borough · Structure no. 000000000034623

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,427
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0088 over Peters Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0088 over Peters Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 109 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 5,427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,333 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 0088
CrossesPeters Creek
LocationFinleyville Borough
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates40.25048, -80.00341
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,427 (2024)
Projected traffic6,333 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$296,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0088 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 0088 over Peters 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 Peters Creek carry?

About 5,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0088 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0088 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.