US Bridges

SR 4017 Werner RD over Little Shenango River

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Grove Township · Structure no. 000000000026049

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,535
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4017 Werner RD over Little Shenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4017 Werner RD over Little Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 62 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 6 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2032. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4017 Werner RD
CrossesLittle Shenango River
LocationSugar Grove Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.44018, -80.36658
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2024)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4017 Werner RD over Little Shenango River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 4017 Werner RD over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4017 Werner RD over Little Shenango River carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4017 Werner RD over Little Shenango River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4017 Werner RD over Little Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.