US Bridges

SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Fallowfield Township · Structure no. 000000000034948

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 2023
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationFallowfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.13857, -79.98744
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2023)
Projected traffic994 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2023 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 2023 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.