US Bridges

SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Chartiers Township · Structure no. 000000000034793

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,487
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 years old, older 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 8,487 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,755 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1009
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationChartiers Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.21162, -80.2277
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,487 (2024)
Projected traffic9,755 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1009 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1009 over Chartiers 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 1009 over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 8,487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.