US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Maple Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Speers & Charleroi Boro. · Structure no. 000000000054019

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,055
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Maple Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,798 by 2037. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesMaple Creek
LocationSpeers & Charleroi Boro.
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates40.13288, -79.89131
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,055 (2024)
Projected traffic7,798 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Maple 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Maple Creek carry?

About 9,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Maple Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).