Straub Road over Otter Creek
FairMercer County, Pennsylvania · 2000FT E of Donation RD · Structure no. 000000000026210
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Straub Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Straub Road over Otter Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Straub Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Straub Road over Otter Creek 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 Straub Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Straub Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Straub Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.