US Bridges

Bridge KC4 over Kings Creek Trib.

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 200 South of T869 · Structure no. 000000000035288

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge KC4 over Kings Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge KC4 over Kings Creek Trib. in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 76 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 40 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge KC4
CrossesKings Creek Trib.
Location200 South of T869
RouteCity Street 0T402
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46708, -80.45634
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge KC4 over Kings Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Bridge KC4 over Kings 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge KC4 over Kings Creek Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bridge KC4 over Kings Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge KC4 over Kings Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.