US Bridges

Mcewen Road over Kents Run

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2000FT W of Airport RD · Structure no. 000000000026083

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcewen Road over Kents Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mcewen Road over Kents Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcewen Road
CrossesKents Run
Location2000FT W of Airport RD
RouteCity Street 7201
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.27409, -80.2092
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcewen Road over Kents Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcewen Road over Kents Run 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 Mcewen Road over Kents Run carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mcewen Road over Kents Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mcewen Road over Kents Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.