US Bridges

Skunk Run over Coolspring Creek Branch

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1-MI S of Fredonia RD · Structure no. 000000000026105

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skunk Run over Coolspring Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Skunk Run over Coolspring Creek Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSkunk Run
CrossesCoolspring Creek Branch
Location1-MI S of Fredonia RD
RouteCity Street 7205
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31929, -80.18369
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Skunk Run over Coolspring Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skunk Run over Coolspring Creek Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Skunk Run over Coolspring Creek Branch carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Skunk Run over Coolspring Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Skunk Run over Coolspring Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.