US Bridges

E. Lake Road over Shenango River Br

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2-MI East of Rt 18 · Structure no. 000000000026229

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Lake Road over Shenango River Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Lake Road over Shenango River Br 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 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Lake Road
CrossesShenango River Br
Location2-MI East of Rt 18
RouteCity Street 7220
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30109, -80.39256
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2023)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E. Lake Road over Shenango River Br built?

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

What condition is E. Lake Road over Shenango River Br 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E. Lake Road over Shenango River Br carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Lake Road over Shenango River Br?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E. Lake Road over Shenango River Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.