Galley Road over Branch of Chartiers Crk
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · East of Cannonsburg · Structure no. 000000000035322
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Galley Road over Branch of Chartiers Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Galley Road over Branch of Chartiers Crk in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Galley Road over Branch of Chartiers Crk built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Galley Road over Branch of Chartiers Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Galley Road over Branch of Chartiers Crk carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Galley Road over Branch of Chartiers Crk?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns Galley Road over Branch of Chartiers Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.