US Bridges

Freeland Road over Little Shenango River

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 500-FT North of Rt 358 · Structure no. 000000000026204

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeland Road over Little Shenango River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Freeland Road over Little Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFreeland Road
CrossesLittle Shenango River
Location500-FT North of Rt 358
RouteCity Street 7217
Coordinates41.42053, -80.28811
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Freeland Road over Little Shenango River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeland Road over Little Shenango River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Freeland Road over Little Shenango River carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Freeland Road over Little Shenango River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Freeland Road over Little Shenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.