US Bridges

SR 358 Hadley Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb

Poor

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · New Vernon Township · Structure no. 000000000025879

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 358 Hadley Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 358 Hadley Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 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 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,473 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 358 Hadley Road
CrossesOver SR 79 Nb/Sb
LocationNew Vernon Township
RouteState Highway 358
Coordinates41.38542, -80.15919
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2023)
Projected traffic3,473 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$109,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 358 Hadley Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is SR 358 Hadley Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 358 Hadley Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 358 Hadley Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 358 Hadley Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.