US Bridges

Woodland Avenue over Chartiers Creek

Poor

Washington County, Pennsylvania · City of Washington · Structure no. 000000000048631

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Avenue over Chartiers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Woodland Avenue over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2024. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Avenue
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationCity of Washington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18529, -80.26819
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2014)
Projected traffic370 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Woodland Avenue over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Avenue over Chartiers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Woodland Avenue over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Woodland Avenue over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Avenue over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.