US Bridges

Sprowls BRIDGET450 over Wheeling Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 150 East of SR 3035 · Structure no. 000000000035277

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprowls BRIDGET450 over Wheeling Creek Trib is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Sprowls BRIDGET450 over Wheeling Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 135 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 30 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSprowls BRIDGET450
CrossesWheeling Creek Trib
Location150 East of SR 3035
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01081, -80.40681
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.
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks—
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprowls BRIDGET450 over Wheeling Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Sprowls BRIDGET450 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 Sprowls BRIDGET450 over Wheeling Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sprowls BRIDGET450 over Wheeling Creek Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Sprowls BRIDGET450 over Wheeling Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.