US Bridges

Halfway Road over Shenango River

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT E of W Jamestown · Structure no. 000000000026142

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halfway Road over Shenango River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halfway Road over Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHalfway Road
CrossesShenango River
Location1000FT E of W Jamestown
RouteCity Street 7208
Coordinates41.45853, -80.42398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Halfway Road over Shenango River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halfway Road over Shenango River 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 Halfway Road over Shenango River carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Halfway Road over Shenango River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Halfway Road over Shenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.