US Bridges

Bridge PC29 over Pigeon Creek Trib

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 200 Southwest of SR 2019 · Structure no. 000000000035336

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge PC29 over Pigeon Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bridge PC29 over Pigeon Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 83 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBridge PC29
CrossesPigeon Creek Trib
Location200 Southwest of SR 2019
RouteCity Street 0T478
Coordinates40.14012, -80.08003
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
Trucks0%
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

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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge PC29 over Pigeon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Bridge PC29 over Pigeon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge PC29 over Pigeon Creek Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bridge PC29 over Pigeon Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge PC29 over Pigeon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.