US Bridges

SR 965 Jcksn.Ctr.R over Over Yellow Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Township · Structure no. 000000000025901

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 965 Jcksn.Ctr.R over Over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 965 Jcksn.Ctr.R over Over Yellow Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 965 Jcksn.Ctr.R
CrossesOver Yellow Creek
LocationJackson Township
RouteState Highway 965
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.27676, -80.12447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,634 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 965 Jcksn.Ctr.R over Over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 965 Jcksn.Ctr.R over Over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 965 Jcksn.Ctr.R over Over Yellow Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 965 Jcksn.Ctr.R over Over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 965 Jcksn.Ctr.R over Over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.