US Bridges

Amsterdam Road over Black Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT E of Center Church · Structure no. 000000000026184

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amsterdam Road over Black Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Amsterdam Road over Black Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 521 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAmsterdam Road
CrossesBlack Run
Location1000FT E of Center Church
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.13238, -80.11476
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2017)
Projected traffic770 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amsterdam Road over Black Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amsterdam Road over Black Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Amsterdam Road over Black Run carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Amsterdam Road over Black Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Amsterdam Road over Black Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.