US Bridges

SR 0917 over N. Br. of Pigeon Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Bentleyville Borough · Structure no. 000000000034746

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,037
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0917 over N. Br. of Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0917 over N. Br. of Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,037 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,460 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0917
CrossesN. Br. of Pigeon Creek
LocationBentleyville Borough
RouteState Highway 917
Coordinates40.1164, -80.00849
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,037 (2024)
Projected traffic9,460 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 0917 over N. Br. of Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0917 over N. Br. of Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0917 over N. Br. of Pigeon Creek carry?

About 5,037 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 0917 over N. Br. of Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0917 over N. Br. of Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.