Berthel Avenue over Catfish Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · 500 SW of SR18 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000039924
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berthel Avenue over Catfish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berthel Avenue over Catfish Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Berthel Avenue over Catfish Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Berthel Avenue over Catfish 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Berthel Avenue over Catfish Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Berthel Avenue over Catfish Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Berthel Avenue over Catfish Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.