US Bridges

SR 0917 over North Branch Pigeon Ck.

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Bentleyville Borough · Structure no. 000000000034748

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0917 over North Branch Pigeon Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0917 over North Branch Pigeon Ck. in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,619 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0917
CrossesNorth Branch Pigeon Ck.
LocationBentleyville Borough
RouteState Highway 917
Coordinates40.13181, -80.00484
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,103 (2024)
Projected traffic4,619 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 North Branch Pigeon Ck. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0917 over North Branch Pigeon Ck. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0917 over North Branch Pigeon Ck. carry?

About 4,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 0917 over North Branch Pigeon Ck.?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0917 over North Branch Pigeon Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.