US Bridges

SR 1055 over North Br. Pigeon Creek

Poor

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Somerset Township · Structure no. 000000000034851

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1055 over North Br. Pigeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1055 over North Br. Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,033 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,289 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1055
CrossesNorth Br. Pigeon Creek
LocationSomerset Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.16732, -80.0848
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,033 (2024)
Projected traffic8,289 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1055 over North Br. Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1055 over North Br. Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1055 over North Br. Pigeon Creek carry?

About 10,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1055 over North Br. Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1055 over North Br. Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.