US Bridges

Obitz Road over Mill Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT S of Georgetown RD · Structure no. 000000000026193

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obitz Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Obitz Road over Mill Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesObitz Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1000FT S of Georgetown RD
RouteCity Street 7215
Coordinates41.40835, -80.08364
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Obitz Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Obitz Road over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Obitz Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Obitz Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Obitz Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.