US Bridges

SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · N. Strabane & Cecil Twps. · Structure no. 000000000034801

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5,876 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,102 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationN. Strabane & Cecil Twps.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27902, -80.15608
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,876 (2024)
Projected traffic7,102 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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 5,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.