US Bridges

Township Road 611 over Saint Patrick Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · South of SR4026 Off RT22 · Structure no. 000000000035328

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 611 over Saint Patrick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 611 over Saint Patrick Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2010. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTownship Road 611
CrossesSaint Patrick Run
LocationSouth of SR4026 Off RT22
RouteCity Street 0T611
Coordinates40.41804, -80.34072
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic70 by 2010
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 611 over Saint Patrick Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 611 over Saint Patrick Run 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Township Road 611 over Saint Patrick Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 611 over Saint Patrick Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 611 over Saint Patrick Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.