US Bridges

SR 2025 N Liberty over Over Black Run

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Liberty Township · Structure no. 000000000025976

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2025 N Liberty over Over Black Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2025 N Liberty over Over Black Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,403 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 2025 N Liberty
CrossesOver Black Run
LocationLiberty Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.12786, -80.09635
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2024)
Projected traffic2,403 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2025 N Liberty over Over Black Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2025 N Liberty over Over Black Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2025 N Liberty over Over Black Run carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2025 N Liberty over Over Black Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2025 N Liberty over Over Black Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.