US Bridges

SR 1101 Creek Rd. over SR 79 NB

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · New Vernon Township · Structure no. 000000000025760

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1101 Creek Rd. over SR 79 NB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1101 Creek Rd. over SR 79 NB in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1101 Creek Rd.
CrossesSR 79 NB
LocationNew Vernon Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.42323, -80.16384
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2023)
Projected traffic196 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1101 Creek Rd. over SR 79 NB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1101 Creek Rd. over SR 79 NB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1101 Creek Rd. over SR 79 NB carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1101 Creek Rd. over SR 79 NB?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1101 Creek Rd. over SR 79 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.