US Bridges

Crawford Bridge over Wheeling Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 400 West of SR 3037 · Structure no. 000000000035348

Built
1887
138 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Bridge over Wheeling Creek Trib is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Crawford Bridge over Wheeling Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford Bridge
CrossesWheeling Creek Trib
Location400 West of SR 3037
RouteCity Street 0T307
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99903, -80.47264
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic30 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Bridge over Wheeling Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Bridge over Wheeling Creek Trib 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford Bridge over Wheeling Creek Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Crawford Bridge over Wheeling Creek Trib?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Bridge over Wheeling Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.