US Bridges

Cedar Grove Bridge over Cross Creek Trib.

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · @ SR 4029 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000035268

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Grove Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Grove Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2013. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesCedar Grove Bridge
CrossesCross Creek Trib.
Location@ SR 4029 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0T719
Coordinates40.30516, -80.44629
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1993)
Projected traffic150 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Grove Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Cedar Grove Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Grove Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Grove Bridge over Cross Creek Trib.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Grove Bridge over Cross Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.