US Bridges

SR 0917 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Fallowfield Township · Structure no. 000000000034752

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,667
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0917 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0917 over 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 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 0917
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationFallowfield Township
RouteState Highway 917
Coordinates40.16835, -79.99571
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2024)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Pigeon Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0917 over Pigeon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0917 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0917 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0917 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.