US Bridges

Arabella ST over Robbs Run

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · At SR 4012 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000035386

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arabella ST over Robbs Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Arabella 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArabella ST
CrossesRobbs Run
LocationAt SR 4012 Intersect
RouteCity Street 0RBL
Coordinates40.36948, -80.23359
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2012)
Projected traffic600 by 2032
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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arabella ST over Robbs Run built?

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

What condition is Arabella 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 Arabella ST over Robbs Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arabella ST over Robbs Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Arabella ST over Robbs Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.