Marstellar Road over Otter Creek
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT N of Fairview RD · Structure no. 000000000026099
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 277
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marstellar Road over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marstellar Road over Otter Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Marstellar Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marstellar Road over Otter 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 Marstellar Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Marstellar Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Marstellar Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.