Smith Bridge TR318 over Tenmile Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · 300 West of SR 2020 · Structure no. 000000000035240
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Bridge TR318 over Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Bridge TR318 over Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Bridge TR318 over Tenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Bridge TR318 over Tenmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Bridge TR318 over Tenmile Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Smith Bridge TR318 over Tenmile Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Bridge TR318 over Tenmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.