US Bridges

Branch Road over North Deer Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 200FT South of Sunol RD · Structure no. 000000000026120

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch Road over North Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Branch Road over North Deer Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBranch Road
CrossesNorth Deer Creek
Location200FT South of Sunol RD
RouteCity Street 7207
Coordinates41.47018, -80.09842
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic40 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 Branch Road over North Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branch Road over North Deer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Branch Road over North Deer Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Branch Road over North Deer Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Branch Road over North Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.