Old Perry Highway over Black Run
GoodMercer County, Pennsylvania · 2000FT South of Vaughn RD · Structure no. 000000000026242
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Perry Highway over Black Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Perry Highway over Black Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Perry Highway over Black Run built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Perry Highway over Black 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old Perry Highway over Black Run carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Perry Highway over Black Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Perry Highway over Black Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.