US Bridges

SR 258 Lake Road over Over Magargee Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Clark Borough · Structure no. 000000000025852

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 258 Lake Road over Over Magargee Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 258 Lake Road over Over Magargee Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 258 Lake Road
CrossesOver Magargee Run
LocationClark Borough
RouteState Highway 258
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.2827, -80.38906
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$592,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 258 Lake Road over Over Magargee Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 258 Lake Road over Over Magargee Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 258 Lake Road over Over Magargee Run carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 258 Lake Road over Over Magargee Run?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 258 Lake Road over Over Magargee Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.