Coal Center Bridge over Pike Run
PoorClosed to trafficWashington County, Pennsylvania · 100 from Mon River · Structure no. 000000000035367
- Built
- 1887
- 138 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coal Center Bridge over Pike Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Coal Center Bridge over Pike Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2003. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coal Center Bridge over Pike Run built?
It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Coal Center Bridge over Pike Run 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Coal Center Bridge over Pike Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Coal Center Bridge over Pike Run?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Coal Center Bridge over Pike Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.