US Bridges

Chestnut Street over Over Mill Run

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Chestnut Street Meadville · Structure no. 000000000013524

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Street over Over Mill Run is a concrete slab carrying Chestnut Street over Over Mill Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 119 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,125 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChestnut Street
CrossesOver Mill Run
LocationChestnut Street Meadville
RouteCity Street 7301
Coordinates41.6382, -80.1533
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$484,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Street over Over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Chestnut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Over Mill Run carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Street over Over Mill Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Street over Over Mill Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.