US Bridges

East Simmons Road over Chartiers Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 100 West of SR 519 · Structure no. 000000000035341

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Simmons Road over Chartiers Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Simmons Road over Chartiers Creek Trib. in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2000. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesEast Simmons Road
CrossesChartiers Creek Trib.
Location100 West of SR 519
RouteCity Street 0T479
Coordinates40.14493, -80.1316
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1993)
Projected traffic20 by 2000
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Simmons Road over Chartiers Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Simmons Road over Chartiers Creek Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Simmons Road over Chartiers Creek Trib. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Simmons Road over Chartiers Creek Trib.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Simmons Road over Chartiers Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.