US Bridges

Grove Street over Over Mill Run

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Grove Street Meadville · Structure no. 000000000013526

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Street over Over Mill Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Grove Street over Over Mill Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrove Street
CrossesOver Mill Run
LocationGrove Street Meadville
RouteCity Street 7301
Coordinates41.6386, -80.14317
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove Street over Over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Street over Over Mill Run 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over Over Mill Run?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Street over Over Mill Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.