Scott Road over Shenango River Tributary
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT S of Methodist RD · Structure no. 000000000026149
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scott Road over Shenango River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott Road over Shenango River Tributary in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4 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.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scott Road over Shenango River Tributary built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scott Road over Shenango River Tributary 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Scott Road over Shenango River Tributary carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Scott Road over Shenango River Tributary?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Scott Road over Shenango River Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.