US Bridges

Flushing Road over Fishpot Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Between SR 88 & Mon River · Structure no. 000000000034971

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flushing Road over Fishpot Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flushing Road over Fishpot Run 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFlushing Road
CrossesFishpot Run
LocationBetween SR 88 & Mon River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01098, -79.99393
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flushing Road over Fishpot Run built?

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

What condition is Flushing Road over Fishpot Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Flushing Road over Fishpot Run carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flushing Road over Fishpot Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Flushing Road over Fishpot Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.