US Bridges

Shenango Park Road over Brush Run

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1/2-MI S of Rutledge RD · Structure no. 000000000026226

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
858
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenango Park Road over Brush Run is a steel other carrying Shenango Park Road over Brush Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 58 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 858 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesShenango Park Road
CrossesBrush Run
Location1/2-MI S of Rutledge RD
RouteCity Street 7220
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31809, -80.43476
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$570,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenango Park Road over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Shenango Park Road over Brush Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shenango Park Road over Brush Run carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shenango Park Road over Brush Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shenango Park Road over Brush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.