US Bridges

Henry Road over Little Shenango River

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 500-FT South of Rt 358 · Structure no. 000000000026205

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Road over Little Shenango River is a steel other carrying Henry Road over Little Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 years old, older 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHenry Road
CrossesLittle Shenango River
Location500-FT South of Rt 358
RouteCity Street 7217
Coordinates41.41562, -80.28914
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Road over Little Shenango River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Henry 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 April 2024.

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

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Henry Road over Little Shenango River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Road over Little Shenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.