Cn Railroad (b&le) over Orr Road
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1/2MI East of Junction RD · Structure no. 000000000026076
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 124
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cn Railroad (b&le) over Orr Road is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cn Railroad (b&le) over Orr Road in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 97 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cn Railroad (b&le) over Orr Road built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Cn Railroad (b&le) over Orr Road 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cn Railroad (b&le) over Orr Road carry?
About 124 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cn Railroad (b&le) over Orr Road?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cn Railroad (b&le) over Orr Road?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.