Tait Road T-688 over Neshannock Creek
GoodMercer County, Pennsylvania · 2500FT East of SR 19 · Structure no. 000000000026082
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 295
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tait Road T-688 over Neshannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tait Road T-688 over Neshannock Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tait Road T-688 over Neshannock Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Tait Road T-688 over Neshannock 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 Tait Road T-688 over Neshannock Creek carry?
About 295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Tait Road T-688 over Neshannock Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Tait Road T-688 over Neshannock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.