US Bridges

SR 0980 over Chartiers Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI N from SR 0519 · Structure no. 000000000053708

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,878
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0980 over Chartiers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0980 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,878 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,204 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0980
CrossesChartiers Creek
Location1.2 MI N from SR 0519
RouteState Highway 980
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25768, -80.18613
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,878 (2024)
Projected traffic5,204 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 0980 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0980 over Chartiers 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0980 over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 4,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0980 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0980 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.