Runkle Lane over Cool Springs Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Pennsylvania · 2000FT E of Coolspring RD · Structure no. 000000000026098
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Runkle Lane over Cool Springs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Runkle Lane over Cool Springs Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Runkle Lane over Cool Springs Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Runkle Lane over Cool Springs 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Runkle Lane over Cool Springs Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Runkle Lane over Cool Springs Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Runkle Lane over Cool Springs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.