US Bridges

W. Lake Road over Brush Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 500FT W of Shenango Park · Structure no. 000000000026228

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Lake Road over Brush Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Lake Road over Brush Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Lake Road
CrossesBrush Run
Location500FT W of Shenango Park
RouteCity Street 7220
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30084, -80.43363
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Lake Road over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Lake Road over Brush Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W. Lake Road over Brush Run carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W. Lake Road over Brush Run?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W. Lake Road over Brush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.