US Bridges

Sunol Road over North Deer Creek Trib

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT West of Rt 173 · Structure no. 000000000026129

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunol Road over North Deer Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sunol Road over North Deer Creek Trib in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSunol Road
CrossesNorth Deer Creek Trib
Location1000FT West of Rt 173
RouteState Highway 7207
Coordinates41.47026, -80.06561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sunol Road over North Deer Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunol Road over North Deer Creek Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sunol Road over North Deer Creek Trib carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Sunol Road over North Deer Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sunol Road over North Deer Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.