US Bridges

Vandale Dr-Twp 675 over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Mcgovern Tween SR1009/I79 · Structure no. 000000000035314

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandale Dr-Twp 675 over Chartiers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandale Dr-Twp 675 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2028. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVandale Dr-Twp 675
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationMcgovern Tween SR1009/I79
RouteCity Street 0T675
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23673, -80.21487
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic70 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vandale Dr-Twp 675 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandale Dr-Twp 675 over 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 Vandale Dr-Twp 675 over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Vandale Dr-Twp 675 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vandale Dr-Twp 675 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.