US Bridges

SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Shenango River Trib

Poor

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Perry Township · Structure no. 000000000025657

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,013
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Shenango River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Shenango River Trib in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2,013 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,069 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 19 Perry Hwy.
CrossesOver Shenango River Trib
LocationPerry Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates41.40994, -80.21299
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,013 (2023)
Projected traffic3,069 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$543,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Shenango River Trib built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Shenango River Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Shenango River Trib carry?

About 2,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Shenango River Trib?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Over Shenango River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.