US Bridges

Arabella St. Br #2 over Robbs Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Mcdonald Borough · Structure no. 000000000044249

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arabella St. Br #2 over Robbs Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arabella St. Br #2 over Robbs Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 89 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArabella St. Br #2
CrossesRobbs Run
LocationMcdonald Borough
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.36934, -80.23364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arabella St. Br #2 over Robbs Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Arabella St. Br #2 over Robbs Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Arabella St. Br #2 over Robbs Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arabella St. Br #2 over Robbs Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Arabella St. Br #2 over Robbs Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.