Delaware Road over Otter Creek
GoodMercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4-MI West of Rt 19 · Structure no. 000000000026097
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delaware Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Delaware Road over Otter Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Delaware Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Delaware Road over Otter 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Delaware Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Delaware Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Delaware Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.