US Bridges

Pa Tpk. Toll 43 over SR2023 Pigeon CR RR

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · N.Of Donora/Charleroi Int · Structure no. 000000000041914

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,788 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,633
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk. Toll 43 over SR2023 Pigeon CR RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk. Toll 43 over SR2023 Pigeon CR RR in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,633 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,324 by 2030. The structure is 1,788 ft (545 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk. Toll 43
CrossesSR2023 Pigeon CR RR
LocationN.Of Donora/Charleroi Int
RouteState Highway 43
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17951, -79.947
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,788 ft (545 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,633 (2008)
Projected traffic7,324 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Pa Tpk. Toll 43 over SR2023 Pigeon CR RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk. Toll 43 over SR2023 Pigeon CR RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk. Toll 43 over SR2023 Pigeon CR RR carry?

About 5,633 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk. Toll 43 over SR2023 Pigeon CR RR?

The structure is 1,788 ft (545 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk. Toll 43 over SR2023 Pigeon CR RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.