US Bridges

N. Maysville Road over Big Run

GoodPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1/2MI S of Dowling RD · Structure no. 000000000026134

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Maysville Road over Big Run is a concrete culvert carrying N. Maysville Road over Big Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Maysville Road
CrossesBig Run
Location1/2MI S of Dowling RD
RouteCity Street 7208
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.45314, -80.47054
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N. Maysville Road over Big Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Maysville Road over Big Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N. Maysville Road over Big Run carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N. Maysville Road over Big Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns N. Maysville Road over Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.