US Bridges

Christy Road over Chartiers Creek Trib.

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 400 West of SR 0519 · Structure no. 000000000035312

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christy Road over Chartiers Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Christy Road over Chartiers Creek Trib. in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2027. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChristy Road
CrossesChartiers Creek Trib.
Location400 West of SR 0519
RouteCity Street 0T627
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19501, -80.13594
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2007)
Projected traffic100 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christy Road over Chartiers Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Christy Road over Chartiers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Christy Road over Chartiers Creek Trib. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Christy Road over Chartiers Creek Trib.?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Christy Road over Chartiers Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.