US Bridges

SR 27 North Street over Over Mill Run

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · City of Meadville · Structure no. 000000000012944

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 North Street over Over Mill Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 27 North Street over Over Mill Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 129 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,153 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,746 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 27 North Street
CrossesOver Mill Run
LocationCity of Meadville
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.64052, -80.14852
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,153 (2023)
Projected traffic17,746 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 North Street over Over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 27 North Street over Over Mill Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 North Street over Over Mill Run carry?

About 8,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 North Street over Over Mill Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 North Street over Over Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.