US Bridges

T-544 Parcell RD over Short Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 100 South of SR 18 · Structure no. 000000000035304

Built
1874
151 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-544 Parcell RD over Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-544 Parcell RD over Short Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 151 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-544 Parcell RD
CrossesShort Creek
Location100 South of SR 18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.02951, -80.29278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-544 Parcell RD over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is T-544 Parcell RD over Short Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does T-544 Parcell RD over Short Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T-544 Parcell RD over Short Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T-544 Parcell RD over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.