US Bridges

SR 0844 over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI W from SR 0018 · Structure no. 000000000047550

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0844 over Chartiers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0844 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,225 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0844
CrossesChartiers Creek
Location0.3 MI W from SR 0018
RouteState Highway 844
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18832, -80.27277
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,230 (2024)
Projected traffic15,225 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 0844 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0844 over Chartiers 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0844 over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 9,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0844 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0844 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.