US Bridges

SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Fairview Township · Structure no. 000000000025652

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 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 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,221 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19 Perry Hwy.
CrossesOver Otter Creek
LocationFairview Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30364, -80.23798
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Otter 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 July 2023.

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

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.