US Bridges

Keys Bridge TR 719 over Raccoon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 300 West of SR 4075 · Structure no. 000000000035333

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keys Bridge TR 719 over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Keys Bridge TR 719 over Raccoon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 122 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKeys Bridge TR 719
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location300 West of SR 4075
RouteCity Street 0T821
Coordinates40.37119, -80.36467
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keys Bridge TR 719 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Keys Bridge TR 719 over Raccoon Creek 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 Keys Bridge TR 719 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Keys Bridge TR 719 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Keys Bridge TR 719 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.