Nichols Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib
GoodWashington County, Pennsylvania · 150 West of TR 784 · Structure no. 000000000035308
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nichols Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Nichols Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Nichols Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nichols Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nichols Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.