US Bridges

Southpointe Blvd. over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Western Center Entrance · Structure no. 000000000035374

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southpointe Blvd. over Chartiers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southpointe Blvd. over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthpointe Blvd.
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationWestern Center Entrance
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27085, -80.16157
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1994)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southpointe Blvd. over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southpointe Blvd. over Chartiers Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Southpointe Blvd. over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Southpointe Blvd. over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Southpointe Blvd. over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.