Hosack Road over Yellow Creek Branch
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4-MI S of Fox Mine RD · Structure no. 000000000026155
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 241
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hosack Road over Yellow Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hosack Road over Yellow Creek Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 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. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hosack Road over Yellow Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hosack Road over Yellow Creek Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Hosack Road over Yellow Creek Branch carry?
About 241 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hosack Road over Yellow Creek Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hosack Road over Yellow Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.