US Bridges

SR 2019 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Ellsworth Borough · Structure no. 000000000034918

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
591
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2019 over Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2019
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationEllsworth Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11003, -80.02224
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
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2024)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2019 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2019 over Pigeon 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 2019 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2019 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.