Triple Link Road over Butchery Run
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4-MI South of Rt 62 · Structure no. 000000000026250
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 157
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Triple Link Road over Butchery Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Triple Link Road over Butchery Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Triple Link Road over Butchery Run built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Triple Link Road over Butchery Run 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 Triple Link Road over Butchery Run carry?
About 157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Triple Link Road over Butchery Run?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Triple Link Road over Butchery Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.