Mercer Street over Over French Creek
PoorCrawford County, Pennsylvania · Mercer Street Meadville · Structure no. 000000000013532
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 221 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Street over Over French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mercer Street over Over French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,250 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Street over Over French Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Mercer Street over Over French 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mercer Street over Over French Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mercer Street over Over French Creek?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Street over Over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.