US Bridges

Campground Road over Turkey Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4-MI N of Oakhill RD · Structure no. 000000000026255

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campground Road over Turkey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campground Road over Turkey Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 5 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCampground Road
CrossesTurkey Run
Location3/4-MI N of Oakhill RD
RouteCity Street 7224
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.13733, -80.45221
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campground Road over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Campground Road over Turkey Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Campground Road over Turkey Run carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Campground Road over Turkey Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Road over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.