Heasley Road over Shenango River Tributary
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4-MI W of Gearhart RD · Structure no. 000000000026254
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heasley Road over Shenango River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heasley Road over Shenango River Tributary in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 103 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heasley Road over Shenango River Tributary built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Heasley Road over Shenango River Tributary 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 Heasley Road over Shenango River Tributary carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Heasley Road over Shenango River Tributary?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Heasley Road over Shenango River Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.