Mercer Road over Connoquenessing Creek
PoorBeaver County, Pennsylvania · 50 Ft S of SR 1006 · Structure no. 000000000003553
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,118
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Road over Connoquenessing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercer Road over Connoquenessing Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,118 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,849 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mercer Road over Connoquenessing Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer Road over Connoquenessing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Mercer Road over Connoquenessing Creek carry?
About 6,118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mercer Road over Connoquenessing Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Road over Connoquenessing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.