US Bridges

Ash Road over Wheeling Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 500 West of SR 3035 · Structure no. 000000000035273

Built
1903
122 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Road over Wheeling Creek Trib is a steel truss - thru carrying Ash Road over Wheeling Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAsh Road
CrossesWheeling Creek Trib
Location500 West of SR 3035
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00187, -80.41648
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2008)
Projected traffic50 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash Road over Wheeling Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash Road over Wheeling 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ash Road over Wheeling Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Ash Road over Wheeling Creek Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Road over Wheeling Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.