US Bridges

W. Center Ent. Rd. over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · At SR 1009 (morganza Rd) · Structure no. 000000000035394

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

W. Center Ent. Rd. over Chartiers Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying W. Center Ent. Rd. over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Center Ent. Rd.
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationAt SR 1009 (morganza Rd)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27, -80.1617
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Center Ent. Rd. over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Center Ent. Rd. over Chartiers Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W. Center Ent. Rd. over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. Center Ent. Rd. over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W. Center Ent. Rd. over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.