US Bridges

SR 2014 Scrubgrass over Cool Spring

PoorClosed to traffic

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Findley Township · Structure no. 000000000025959

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2014 Scrubgrass over Cool Spring is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2014 Scrubgrass over Cool Spring in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 985 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,668 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 2014 Scrubgrass
CrossesCool Spring
LocationFindley Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.22529, -80.21709
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2024)
Projected traffic1,668 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2014 Scrubgrass over Cool Spring built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2014 Scrubgrass over Cool Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2014 Scrubgrass over Cool Spring carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2014 Scrubgrass over Cool Spring?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2014 Scrubgrass over Cool Spring?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.