US Bridges

SR 2009 Cntrtwn.Rd over Over Wolf Creek Br

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Wolf Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000025953

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2009 Cntrtwn.Rd over Over Wolf Creek Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2009 Cntrtwn.Rd over Over Wolf Creek Br in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2009 Cntrtwn.Rd
CrossesOver Wolf Creek Br
LocationWolf Creek Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20913, -80.03821
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2023)
Projected traffic442 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2009 Cntrtwn.Rd over Over Wolf Creek Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2009 Cntrtwn.Rd over Over Wolf Creek Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2009 Cntrtwn.Rd over Over Wolf Creek Br carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2009 Cntrtwn.Rd over Over Wolf Creek Br?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2009 Cntrtwn.Rd over Over Wolf Creek Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.