Mercer RD over Connoquenessing Creek
GoodBeaver County, Pennsylvania · SB @ Inter.W/Sr 0288 · Structure no. 000000000003555
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,973
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer RD over Connoquenessing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercer RD 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 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 4,973 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,067 by 2032. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 RD over Connoquenessing Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer RD over Connoquenessing 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Mercer RD over Connoquenessing Creek carry?
About 4,973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mercer RD over Connoquenessing Creek?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer RD over Connoquenessing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.