Boles Arch Bridge over Cross Creek Trib.
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · 1000 West of SR 4029 · Structure no. 000000000035269
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boles Arch Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Boles Arch Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boles Arch Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boles Arch Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. 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 Boles Arch Bridge over Cross Creek Trib. carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Boles Arch Bridge over Cross Creek Trib.?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Boles Arch Bridge over Cross Creek Trib.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.