Jefferson Avenue over Chartiers Creek
FairWashington County, Pennsylvania · 300 South of SR 1009 · Structure no. 000000000035376
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Avenue over Chartiers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Avenue over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 99 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.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2000. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 41 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Avenue over Chartiers Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Jefferson Avenue 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Chartiers Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Avenue over Chartiers Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Chartiers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.