Daugherty Road over Black Run
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000-FT East of Rt 173 · Structure no. 000000000026219
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 592
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Daugherty Road over Black Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Daugherty Road over Black Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Daugherty Road over Black Run built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Daugherty Road over Black Run 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Daugherty Road over Black Run carry?
About 592 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Daugherty Road over Black Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Daugherty Road over Black Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.