Donahoe Bridge over Cross Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · At Intersection With SR50 · Structure no. 000000000035300
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Donahoe Bridge over Cross Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Donahoe Bridge over Cross Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Donahoe Bridge over Cross Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Donahoe Bridge over Cross Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Donahoe Bridge over Cross Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Donahoe Bridge over Cross Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Donahoe Bridge over Cross Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.