Old Perry Highway over Sandy Creek
FairMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT North of Steck RD · Structure no. 000000000026243
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Perry Highway over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Perry Highway over Sandy Creek 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 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Perry Highway over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Perry Highway over Sandy Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old Perry Highway over Sandy Creek carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Perry Highway over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Perry Highway over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.