US Bridges

Erskine Road T-324 over Middle Wheeling Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 50 South of SR 3018 · Structure no. 000000000044378

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erskine Road T-324 over Middle Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erskine Road T-324 over Middle Wheeling Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2027. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 13 ft wide.

CarriesErskine Road T-324
CrossesMiddle Wheeling Creek
Location50 South of SR 3018
RouteCity Street 0T324
Coordinates40.06654, -80.51625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erskine Road T-324 over Middle Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erskine Road T-324 over Middle Wheeling 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 Erskine Road T-324 over Middle Wheeling Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Erskine Road T-324 over Middle Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Erskine Road T-324 over Middle Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.