US Bridges

N. Bend Road over Lackawannock Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT SW of Valley RD · Structure no. 000000000026171

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Bend Road over Lackawannock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Bend Road over Lackawannock 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 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Bend Road
CrossesLackawannock Creek
Location1000FT SW of Valley RD
RouteCity Street 7211
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28141, -80.31929
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N. Bend Road over Lackawannock Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Bend Road over Lackawannock Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N. Bend Road over Lackawannock Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N. Bend Road over Lackawannock Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N. Bend Road over Lackawannock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.