Carpenter Road over Little Shenango
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1-MI South of Rt 358 · Structure no. 000000000026202
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 87
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carpenter Road over Little Shenango is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenter Road over Little Shenango in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carpenter Road over Little Shenango built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carpenter Road over Little Shenango in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Carpenter Road over Little Shenango carry?
About 87 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Carpenter Road over Little Shenango?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Carpenter Road over Little Shenango?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.