US Bridges

Hamburg Road over Mathay Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT SW of Rt 58 · Structure no. 000000000026147

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,449
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamburg Road over Mathay Run is a steel culvert carrying Hamburg Road over Mathay Run 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHamburg Road
CrossesMathay Run
Location1000FT SW of Rt 58
RouteCity Street 7209
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39457, -80.38092
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,449 (2023)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hamburg Road over Mathay Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamburg Road over Mathay Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hamburg Road over Mathay Run carry?

About 3,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hamburg Road over Mathay Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Hamburg Road over Mathay Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.