US Bridges

Jackson Mill Bridg over Kings Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 350 South of TR 352 · Structure no. 000000000035292

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Mill Bridg over Kings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Mill Bridg over Kings Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 138 years old, older 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2023. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Mill Bridg
CrossesKings Creek
Location350 South of TR 352
RouteCity Street 0T853
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42391, -80.48927
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2001)
Projected traffic60 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Mill Bridg over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Jackson Mill Bridg over Kings 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Mill Bridg over Kings Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Mill Bridg over Kings Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Mill Bridg over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.