US Bridges

Andrusky Road over Mill Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT N of Scrubgrass RD · Structure no. 000000000026115

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
412
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrusky Road over Mill Creek is a steel other carrying Andrusky Road over Mill Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 56 years old, older 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAndrusky Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1000FT N of Scrubgrass RD
RouteCity Street 7206
Coordinates41.23163, -80.18298
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrusky Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Andrusky Road over Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Andrusky Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Andrusky Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Andrusky Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.