US Bridges

Maple Grove Road over Raccoon Creek Trib

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 700 West of TR 839 · Structure no. 000000000035330

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grove Road over Raccoon Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Grove Road over Raccoon Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 121 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Grove Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek Trib
Location700 West of TR 839
RouteCity Street 0T506
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4038, -80.33928
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Grove Road over Raccoon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Maple Grove Road over Raccoon Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Grove Road over Raccoon Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Maple Grove Road over Raccoon Creek Trib?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Grove Road over Raccoon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.