Daugherty Road over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4-MI East of Rt 173 · Structure no. 000000000026221
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Daugherty Road over Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Daugherty Road over Wolf Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Daugherty Road over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Daugherty Road over Wolf Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Daugherty Road over Wolf Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Daugherty Road over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Daugherty Road over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.