US Bridges

SR 1045 over Chartiers Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · S. Trabene & Chartiers Tw · Structure no. 000000000040342

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1045 over Chartiers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1045 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,115 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 1045
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationS. Trabene & Chartiers Tw
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.2113, -80.23944
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,149 (2024)
Projected traffic3,115 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 SR 1045 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1045 over Chartiers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1045 over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 3,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1045 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1045 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.