US Bridges

SR 718 Sieg Hill over Over Shenango River

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Shenango Township · Structure no. 000000000025887

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 718 Sieg Hill over Over Shenango River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 718 Sieg Hill over Over Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 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 6 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 2,435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,781 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 718 Sieg Hill
CrossesOver Shenango River
LocationShenango Township
RouteState Highway 718
Coordinates41.18889, -80.49201
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,435 (2024)
Projected traffic3,781 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 718 Sieg Hill over Over Shenango River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 718 Sieg Hill over Over Shenango River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 718 Sieg Hill over Over Shenango River carry?

About 2,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 718 Sieg Hill over Over Shenango River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 718 Sieg Hill over Over Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.