US Bridges

SR 0088 over Branch of Peters Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Union Township · Structure no. 000000000034624

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,534
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0088 over Branch of Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 0088 over Branch of Peters Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 118 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 11,534 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,879 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0088
CrossesBranch of Peters Creek
LocationUnion Township
RouteState Highway 88
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26025, -80.00158
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,534 (2024)
Projected traffic10,879 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0088 over Branch of Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 0088 over Branch of 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 Branch of Peters Creek carry?

About 11,534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0088 over Branch of Peters Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0088 over Branch of Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.