Old Plank Road over Chartiers Creek
PoorWashington County, Pennsylvania · South of County Airport · Structure no. 000000000035340
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Plank Road over Chartiers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Plank Road over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2009. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Plank Road over Chartiers Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Plank Road over Chartiers 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Plank Road over Chartiers Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Plank Road over Chartiers Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Plank Road over Chartiers Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.