Deems Bridge T-948 over Pike Run
GoodWashington County, Pennsylvania · 150 from SR 2071 · Structure no. 000000000035359
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deems Bridge T-948 over Pike Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Deems Bridge T-948 over Pike Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 122 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deems Bridge T-948 over Pike Run built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Deems Bridge T-948 over Pike Run 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Deems Bridge T-948 over Pike Run carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Deems Bridge T-948 over Pike Run?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Deems Bridge T-948 over Pike Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.