US Bridges

SR 2024 Kilgore RD over Over Wolf Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Worth Township · Structure no. 000000000025974

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2024 Kilgore RD over Over Wolf Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2024 Kilgore RD over Over Wolf Creek Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2024 Kilgore RD
CrossesOver Wolf Creek Branch
LocationWorth Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26155, -80.03394
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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic484 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2024 Kilgore RD over Over Wolf Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2024 Kilgore RD over Over Wolf Creek Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2024 Kilgore RD over Over Wolf Creek Branch carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2024 Kilgore RD over Over Wolf Creek Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2024 Kilgore RD over Over Wolf Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.