US Bridges

Galley Road T-643 over Little Chartiers Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Strabane Twp · Structure no. 000000000035313

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galley Road T-643 over Little Chartiers Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Galley Road T-643 over Little Chartiers 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 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.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,230 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGalley Road T-643
CrossesLittle Chartiers Creek
LocationNorth Strabane Twp
RouteCity Street 643
Coordinates40.25874, -80.13897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2014)
Projected traffic9,230 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$647,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galley Road T-643 over Little Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galley Road T-643 over Little Chartiers Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Galley Road T-643 over Little Chartiers Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Galley Road T-643 over Little Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Galley Road T-643 over Little Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.