US Bridges

Bailey Bridge T686 over Tenmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 600 South of SR 2020 · Structure no. 000000000035242

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Bridge T686 over Tenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Bridge T686 over Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 138 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBailey Bridge T686
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location600 South of SR 2020
RouteCity Street 0T686
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02063, -80.19554
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic14 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Bridge T686 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Bailey Bridge T686 over Tenmile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Bridge T686 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bailey Bridge T686 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Bridge T686 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.