US Bridges

Van Voorhis Bridge over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 150 East of SR 481 · Structure no. 000000000035253

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Voorhis Bridge over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Voorhis Bridge over Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 83 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Voorhis Bridge
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location150 East of SR 481
RouteCity Street 0T905
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19059, -79.9305
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Voorhis Bridge over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Van Voorhis Bridge over Pigeon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Van Voorhis Bridge over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Van Voorhis Bridge over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Van Voorhis Bridge over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.