US Bridges

SR 1009 over Chartiers Run

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Washington County, Pennsylvania · Houston Borough · Structure no. 000000000068492

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,943
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Chartiers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1009 over Chartiers Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8,943 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesChartiers Run
LocationHouston Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24864, -80.21056
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,943 (2024)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Chartiers Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over Chartiers Run 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 1009 over Chartiers Run carry?

About 8,943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Chartiers Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Chartiers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.