US Bridges

Smola Road over Schofields Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2000FT E of Cranberry RD · Structure no. 000000000026088

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smola Road over Schofields Run is a concrete culvert carrying Smola Road over Schofields Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2019. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSmola Road
CrossesSchofields Run
Location2000FT E of Cranberry RD
RouteCity Street 7202
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.44023, -80.13352
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2019
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 Smola Road over Schofields Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smola Road over Schofields Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Smola Road over Schofields Run carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Smola Road over Schofields Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Smola Road over Schofields Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.