US Bridges

SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000034800

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,089
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 51 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 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 27,089 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,370 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationNorth Strabane Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26205, -80.17626
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,089 (2024)
Projected traffic29,370 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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

About 27,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.