SR 60 Dock ST over Over Old Canal Creek
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · City of Sharon · Structure no. 000000000025888
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,198
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 60 Dock ST over Over Old Canal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 Dock ST over Over Old Canal Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 102 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 7,198 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,808 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 60 Dock ST over Over Old Canal Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SR 60 Dock ST over Over Old Canal Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 60 Dock ST over Over Old Canal Creek carry?
About 7,198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 60 Dock ST over Over Old Canal Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 60 Dock ST over Over Old Canal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.