US Bridges

SR 0837 over Mon-View Mine Tracks

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Union Township · Structure no. 000000000034729

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,250
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

SR 0837 over Mon-View Mine Tracks is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0837 over Mon-View Mine Tracks in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,971 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0837
CrossesMon-View Mine Tracks
LocationUnion Township
RouteState Highway 837
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2163, -79.9659
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2024)
Projected traffic5,971 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0837 over Mon-View Mine Tracks built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0837 over Mon-View Mine Tracks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0837 over Mon-View Mine Tracks carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0837 over Mon-View Mine Tracks?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0837 over Mon-View Mine Tracks?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).