US Bridges

Airport Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2500-FT E of N Liberty RD · Structure no. 000000000026185

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,547
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Road over Wolf Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2500-FT E of N Liberty RD
RouteCity Street 7214
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.13179, -80.08908
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2024)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Airport Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Wolf 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 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.