US Bridges

SR 0481 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI S from SR 0088 · Structure no. 000000000052712

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0481 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0481 over Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,212 by 2020. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0481
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location1.4 MI S from SR 0088
RouteState Highway 481
Coordinates40.18553, -79.93608
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2023)
Projected traffic2,212 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 0481 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0481 over Pigeon Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0481 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0481 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0481 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.