Larimer Road over Sandy Creek
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1/2MI N of Scofield RD · Structure no. 000000000026241
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Larimer Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Larimer Road over Sandy Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Larimer Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Larimer 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Larimer Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Larimer Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Larimer Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.