US Bridges

Lyle Bridge TR 861 over Raccoon Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 500 West of TR 202 · Structure no. 000000000035295

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyle Bridge TR 861 over Raccoon Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyle Bridge TR 861 over Raccoon Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLyle Bridge TR 861
CrossesRaccoon Creek Trib
Location500 West of TR 202
RouteCity Street 0T861
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45426, -80.37552
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2007)
Projected traffic15 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyle Bridge TR 861 over Raccoon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Lyle Bridge TR 861 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lyle Bridge TR 861 over Raccoon Creek Trib carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lyle Bridge TR 861 over Raccoon Creek Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Lyle Bridge TR 861 over Raccoon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.