US Bridges

SR 1047 over Branch of Chartiers Ck.

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N from SR 0019 · Structure no. 000000000047988

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,089
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1047 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1047 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,089 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,648 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 1047
CrossesBranch of Chartiers Ck.
Location1.5 MI N from SR 0019
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.20952, -80.22498
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,089 (2024)
Projected traffic5,648 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1047 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1047 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1047 over Branch of Chartiers Ck. carry?

About 5,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1047 over Branch of Chartiers Ck.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 1047 over Branch of Chartiers Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.