Bush Road over Otter Creek Tributary
FairMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1-MI East of Donation RD · Structure no. 000000000026206
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bush Road over Otter Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bush Road over Otter Creek Tributary in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bush Road over Otter Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Bush Road over Otter Creek Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bush Road over Otter Creek Tributary carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bush Road over Otter Creek Tributary?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bush Road over Otter Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.