US Bridges

SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek Trib

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Coolspring Township · Structure no. 000000000025649

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek Trib in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,221 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19 Perry Hwy.
CrossesOver Otter Creek Trib
LocationCoolspring Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.2776, -80.23919
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,222 (2023)
Projected traffic4,221 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek Trib carry?

About 2,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.