SR 846 Saranac Rd. over Over Shenango Reservoir
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · South Pymatuning Township · Structure no. 000000000025897
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,985
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 846 Saranac Rd. over Over Shenango Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 846 Saranac Rd. over Over Shenango Reservoir in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2032. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 846 Saranac Rd. over Over Shenango Reservoir built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 846 Saranac Rd. over Over Shenango Reservoir 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 846 Saranac Rd. over Over Shenango Reservoir carry?
About 1,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 846 Saranac Rd. over Over Shenango Reservoir?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 846 Saranac Rd. over Over Shenango Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.