Hosack Road over Yellow Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1/2-MI North of Rt 62 · Structure no. 000000000026156
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hosack Road over Yellow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hosack Road over Yellow Creek 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hosack Road over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hosack Road over Yellow Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hosack Road over Yellow Creek carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hosack Road over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hosack Road over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.