Chestnut Road over S. Branch of Maple Creek
PoorWashington County, Pennsylvania · Maple Creek Number 7 · Structure no. 000000000035393
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Road over S. Branch of Maple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Road over S. Branch of Maple Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2006. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Road over S. Branch of Maple Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut Road over S. Branch of Maple Creek 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 Chestnut Road over S. Branch of Maple Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Road over S. Branch of Maple Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Road over S. Branch of Maple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.