US Bridges

N. Washington Road over Pine Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000056983

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Washington Road over Pine Run is a steel arch - deck carrying N. Washington Road over Pine Run 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. Washington Road
CrossesPine Run
LocationWashington Township
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.53247, -79.62414
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N. Washington Road over Pine Run built?

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

What condition is N. Washington Road over Pine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N. Washington Road over Pine Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Washington Road over Pine Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N. Washington Road over Pine Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.