Thompson Avenue over SR 1024 (third Street)
PoorWashington County, Pennsylvania · Thompson Avenue Bridge · Structure no. 000000000035381
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Avenue over SR 1024 (third Street) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompson Avenue over SR 1024 (third Street) in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2010. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Avenue over SR 1024 (third Street) built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Avenue over SR 1024 (third Street) 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Thompson Avenue over SR 1024 (third Street) carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Thompson Avenue over SR 1024 (third Street)?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Avenue over SR 1024 (third Street)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.