US Bridges

SR 965 Kilgore Rd. over Over Sandy Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Worth Township · Structure no. 000000000025903

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 965 Kilgore Rd. over Over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 965 Kilgore Rd. over Over Sandy Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 965 Kilgore Rd.
CrossesOver Sandy Creek
LocationWorth Township
RouteState Highway 965
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30808, -80.01677
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2024)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 965 Kilgore Rd. over Over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 965 Kilgore Rd. over Over Sandy Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 965 Kilgore Rd. over Over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 965 Kilgore Rd. over Over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 965 Kilgore Rd. over Over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.