US Bridges

Wilson Lowton Br over Cross Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 400 West of SR 4035 · Structure no. 000000000035267

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Lowton Br over Cross Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Wilson Lowton Br over Cross 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Lowton Br
CrossesCross Creek
Location400 West of SR 4035
RouteCity Street 0T486
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25905, -80.3777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Lowton Br over Cross Creek built?

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

What condition is Wilson Lowton Br over Cross 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Lowton Br over Cross Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wilson Lowton Br over Cross Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Lowton Br over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.