US Bridges

SR 1019 Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sandy Lake Township · Structure no. 000000000026252

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1019 Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1019 Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2032. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1019 Creek Rd.
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationSandy Lake Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.36221, -80.08243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2024)
Projected traffic153 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1019 Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1019 Creek Rd. 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1019 Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1019 Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1019 Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.