US Bridges

Leatherman Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 1000 East of Twp RD 447 · Structure no. 000000000035311

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leatherman Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leatherman Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 135 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLeatherman Bridge
CrossesPigeon Creek Trib
Location1000 East of Twp RD 447
RouteCity Street 0T449
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12038, -80.09166
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leatherman Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Leatherman Bridge over Pigeon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Leatherman Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Leatherman Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Leatherman Bridge over Pigeon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.