US Bridges

Vogan Road over Small Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT East of Klein RD · Structure no. 000000000026189

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vogan Road over Small Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vogan Road over Small Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVogan Road
CrossesSmall Creek
Location1000FT East of Klein RD
RouteCity Street 7215
Coordinates41.37232, -80.01519
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Vogan Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vogan Road over Small 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vogan Road over Small Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vogan Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vogan Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.