Bishop Road over Sandy Creek
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1500FT S of County Line · Structure no. 000000000026240
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bishop Road over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bishop Road over Sandy Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bishop Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bishop Road over Sandy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bishop Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bishop Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bishop Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.