US Bridges

SR 2021 over Branch of Pigeon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Somerset Township · Structure no. 000000000034936

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2021 over Branch of Pigeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2021 over Branch of Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2021
CrossesBranch of Pigeon Creek
LocationSomerset Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13249, -80.06791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2023)
Projected traffic301 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2021 over Branch of Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2021 over Branch of 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 2021 over Branch of Pigeon Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 2021 over Branch of Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2021 over Branch of Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.