US Bridges

SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Johnston Run

Poor

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Springfield Township · Structure no. 000000000025641

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,788
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Johnston Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Johnston Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,788 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19 Perry Hwy.
CrossesOver Johnston Run
LocationSpringfield Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.15102, -80.22364
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,788 (2024)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Johnston Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Johnston 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Johnston Run carry?

About 2,788 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Johnston Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Johnston Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.