W. Pittsburgh ST over Raccoon Creek Trib
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · 300 West of SR 18 · Structure no. 000000000035371
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Pittsburgh ST over Raccoon Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Pittsburgh ST over Raccoon Creek Trib in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Pittsburgh ST over Raccoon Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. Pittsburgh ST over Raccoon 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does W. Pittsburgh ST over Raccoon Creek Trib carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is W. Pittsburgh ST over Raccoon Creek Trib?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns W. Pittsburgh ST over Raccoon Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.