US Bridges

SR 1049 over Br of Little Chartiers C

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · South Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000034846

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1049 over Br of Little Chartiers C is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 1049 over Br of Little Chartiers C in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 82 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1049
CrossesBr of Little Chartiers C
LocationSouth Strabane Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16491, -80.17148
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2023)
Projected traffic526 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1049 over Br of Little Chartiers C built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 1049 over Br of Little Chartiers C 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 1049 over Br of Little Chartiers C carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1049 over Br of Little Chartiers C?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1049 over Br of Little Chartiers C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.