US Bridges

Butsko Road over Pigeon Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 2500 North of SR 2023 · Structure no. 000000000035280

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butsko Road over Pigeon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Butsko Road over Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 109 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesButsko Road
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location2500 North of SR 2023
RouteCity Street 0T581
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16464, -79.97747
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic200 by 2028
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butsko Road over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Butsko Road over Pigeon Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Butsko Road over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Butsko Road over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Butsko Road over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.