Black Road over French Creek Branch
FairMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1/2MI NE of Snake Road · Structure no. 000000000026130
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Road over French Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Road over French Creek Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 120 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Road over French Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Black Road over French 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Black Road over French Creek Branch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Black Road over French Creek Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Black Road over French Creek Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.