US Bridges

SR 1002 Fairview R over Over Otter Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Fairview Township · Structure no. 000000000025908

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
936
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 Fairview R over Over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1002 Fairview R over Over Otter Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 5 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002 Fairview R
CrossesOver Otter Creek
LocationFairview Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.32419, -80.24468
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2024)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 Fairview R over Over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 1002 Fairview R over Over Otter 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 1002 Fairview R over Over Otter Creek carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 Fairview R over Over Otter Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 Fairview R over Over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.