Black Run over Black Run Branch
FairMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000-FT of West Rt 258 · Structure no. 000000000026186
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Run over Black Run Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Run over Black Run Branch 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Black Run over Black Run Branch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Run over Black Run Branch 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 Black Run over Black Run Branch carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Black Run over Black Run Branch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Black Run over Black Run Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.