Merrittstown Road over Dunlap Creek
GoodFayette County, Pennsylvania · Near Merrittstown · Structure no. 000000000043196
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 672
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merrittstown Road over Dunlap Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merrittstown Road over Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Merrittstown Road over Dunlap Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrittstown Road over Dunlap 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Merrittstown Road over Dunlap Creek carry?
About 672 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Merrittstown Road over Dunlap Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Merrittstown Road over Dunlap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.