US Bridges

Ohara Street over Robbs Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Ohara Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000035387

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohara Street over Robbs Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Ohara Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 980 by 2005. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOhara Street
CrossesRobbs Run
LocationOhara Street Bridge
RouteCity Street 0OH0R
Coordinates40.36862, -80.23302
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2003)
Projected traffic980 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$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohara Street over Robbs Run built?

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

What condition is Ohara Street over Robbs Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ohara Street over Robbs Run carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ohara Street 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ohara Street over Robbs Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.