US Bridges

SR 4003 Wasser Rd. over Over Shenango River

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · West Salem Township · Structure no. 000000000026034

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 Wasser Rd. over Over Shenango River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 4003 Wasser Rd. over Over Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 111 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003 Wasser Rd.
CrossesOver Shenango River
LocationWest Salem Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.37046, -80.39901
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2023)
Projected traffic334 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 Wasser Rd. over Over Shenango River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR 4003 Wasser Rd. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4003 Wasser Rd. over Over Shenango River carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 Wasser Rd. over Over Shenango River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 Wasser Rd. over Over Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.