US Bridges

SR 4009 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Robinson Township · Structure no. 000000000035123

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4009 over Raccoon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationRobinson Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40321, -80.30699
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4009 over Raccoon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.