Hutchison Road over Little Shenango Branch
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4MI East of Canon RD · Structure no. 000000000026176
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hutchison Road over Little Shenango Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hutchison Road over Little Shenango 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hutchison Road over Little Shenango Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hutchison Road over Little Shenango 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hutchison Road over Little Shenango Branch carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hutchison Road over Little Shenango Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hutchison Road over Little Shenango Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.