Old Mercer Road over Neshannock Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4-MI East of Rt 19 · Structure no. 000000000026096
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 402
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mercer Road over Neshannock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Mercer Road over Neshannock Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 103 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mercer Road over Neshannock Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Old Mercer Road over Neshannock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Mercer Road over Neshannock Creek carry?
About 402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Mercer Road over Neshannock Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mercer Road over Neshannock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.