US Bridges

SR 4018 over Cross Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Cross Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000035160

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,004
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4018 over Cross Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 4018 over Cross Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 101 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4018
CrossesCross Creek
LocationCross Creek Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27682, -80.461
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4018 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 4018 over Cross 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 4018 over Cross Creek carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4018 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4018 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.