US Bridges

Aunt Clara Road over Trib Aunt Clara Fork

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North of Purdy · Structure no. 000000000035297

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aunt Clara Road over Trib Aunt Clara Fork is a concrete slab carrying Aunt Clara Road over Trib Aunt Clara Fork in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2010. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAunt Clara Road
CrossesTrib Aunt Clara Fork
LocationNorth of Purdy
RouteCity Street 869
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4658, -80.47792
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2005)
Projected traffic70 by 2010
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aunt Clara Road over Trib Aunt Clara Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aunt Clara Road over Trib Aunt Clara Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Aunt Clara Road over Trib Aunt Clara Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Aunt Clara Road over Trib Aunt Clara Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Aunt Clara Road over Trib Aunt Clara Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.