US Bridges

SR 3012 Clark ST over Over Shenango River

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · City of Sharon · Structure no. 000000000025994

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,661
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 Clark ST over Over Shenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3012 Clark ST over Over Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,231 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3012 Clark ST
CrossesOver Shenango River
LocationCity of Sharon
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.24477, -80.50846
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 17 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,661 (2024)
Projected traffic3,231 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3012 Clark ST over Over Shenango River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3012 Clark ST over Over Shenango River 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 3012 Clark ST over Over Shenango River carry?

About 2,661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 Clark ST over Over Shenango River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 Clark ST over Over Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.