Murphy Road over Branch of Shenango
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1MI East of Rt 58 · Structure no. 000000000026139
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Road over Branch of Shenango is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphy Road over Branch of Shenango in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy Road over Branch of Shenango built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy Road over Branch of Shenango in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Murphy Road over Branch of Shenango carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Road over Branch of Shenango?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy Road over Branch of Shenango?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.