US Bridges

Stroud Bridge T859 over Raccoon Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 2000 East of TR 820 · Structure no. 000000000035294

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stroud Bridge T859 over Raccoon Creek Trib is a steel truss - thru carrying Stroud Bridge T859 over Raccoon Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2014. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStroud Bridge T859
CrossesRaccoon Creek Trib
Location2000 East of TR 820
RouteCity Street 0T859
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44226, -80.41118
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1993)
Projected traffic12 by 2014
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stroud Bridge T859 over Raccoon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stroud Bridge T859 over Raccoon Creek Trib 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 Stroud Bridge T859 over Raccoon Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Stroud Bridge T859 over Raccoon Creek Trib?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Stroud Bridge T859 over Raccoon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.