US Bridges

SR 4019 Methodist over Over Little Shenango R

Poor

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Grove Township · Structure no. 000000000026055

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,054
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4019 Methodist over Over Little Shenango R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4019 Methodist over Over Little Shenango R in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,462 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 4019 Methodist
CrossesOver Little Shenango R
LocationSugar Grove Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.43729, -80.33031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2023)
Projected traffic1,462 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4019 Methodist over Over Little Shenango R built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 4019 Methodist over Over Little Shenango R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4019 Methodist over Over Little Shenango R carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4019 Methodist over Over Little Shenango R?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4019 Methodist over Over Little Shenango R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.