US Bridges

SR 2009 over Bane Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034884

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2009 over Bane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2009 over Bane Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2009
CrossesBane Creek
LocationAmwell Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07476, -80.22518
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2009 over Bane Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2009 over Bane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2009 over Bane Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 2009 over Bane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2009 over Bane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.