US Bridges

Number 3 Hill RD over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 300 South of SR 4015 · Structure no. 000000000035332

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Number 3 Hill RD over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Number 3 Hill RD over Raccoon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 117 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNumber 3 Hill RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location300 South of SR 4015
RouteCity Street 0T410
Coordinates40.34936, -80.3489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Number 3 Hill RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Number 3 Hill RD over Raccoon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Number 3 Hill RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Number 3 Hill RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Number 3 Hill RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.