Holmes Road over Otter Creek
GoodMercer County, Pennsylvania · 2500-FT South of Rt 19 · Structure no. 000000000026078
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Holmes Road over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmes Road over Otter Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Holmes Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Holmes Road over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Holmes Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Holmes Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Holmes Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.