US Bridges

Barr ST over Robbs Run

Poor

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Barr Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000035385

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barr ST over Robbs Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Barr ST over Robbs Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2005. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarr ST
CrossesRobbs Run
LocationBarr Street Bridge
RouteCity Street 0B0RR
Coordinates40.36901, -80.23336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2003)
Projected traffic840 by 2005
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barr ST over Robbs Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barr ST over Robbs 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Barr ST over Robbs Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barr ST over Robbs Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Barr ST over Robbs Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.