US Bridges

SR 4015 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Mount Pleasant Township · Structure no. 000000000035142

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4015 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4015 over Raccoon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4015
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationMount Pleasant Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31779, -80.31299
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2024)
Projected traffic684 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4015 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4015 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 4015 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4015 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4015 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.