US Bridges

Thatcher RD over Hendricks Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Fairfield Township · Structure no. 000000000054048

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thatcher RD over Hendricks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thatcher RD over Hendricks Creek in Westmoreland 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesThatcher RD
CrossesHendricks Creek
LocationFairfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.32157, -79.12968
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic72 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Thatcher RD over Hendricks Creek built?

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

What condition is Thatcher RD over Hendricks 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 2023.

How much traffic does Thatcher RD over Hendricks Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Thatcher RD over Hendricks Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Thatcher RD over Hendricks Creek?

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