US Bridges

Deer Creek over North Deer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1-MI S of County Line RD · Structure no. 000000000026087

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Creek over North Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deer Creek over North Deer Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDeer Creek
CrossesNorth Deer Creek
Location1-MI S of County Line RD
RouteCity Street 7202
Coordinates41.47059, -80.11216
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Deer Creek over North Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Creek over North Deer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Creek over North Deer Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Deer Creek over North Deer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Creek over North Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.