US Bridges

T-414 over Wheeling Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Intersection W/T414 · Structure no. 000000000035353

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-414 over Wheeling Creek Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-414 over Wheeling Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesT-414
CrossesWheeling Creek Trib
LocationIntersection W/T414
RouteCity Street 0T362
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97791, -80.44618
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-414 over Wheeling Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is T-414 over Wheeling 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-414 over Wheeling Creek Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-414 over Wheeling Creek Trib?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-414 over Wheeling Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.