US Bridges

Mcclaren Bridge over Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 600 North of SR 4004 · Structure no. 000000000035290

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclaren Bridge over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mcclaren Bridge over Raccoon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2010. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclaren Bridge
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location600 North of SR 4004
RouteCity Street 0T861
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42774, -80.36478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1990)
Projected traffic40 by 2010
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$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclaren Bridge over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclaren Bridge over Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Mcclaren Bridge over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Mcclaren Bridge over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclaren Bridge over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.