US Bridges

SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Carroll Twp · Structure no. 000000000041622

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2023
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationCarroll Twp
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.17279, -79.96084
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2023)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2023 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2023 over Pigeon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2023 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.