US Bridges

Longview Road over Hog Back Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4-MI West of Hampton RD · Structure no. 000000000026258

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
827
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longview Road over Hog Back Run is a steel culvert carrying Longview Road over Hog Back Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLongview Road
CrossesHog Back Run
Location3/4-MI West of Hampton RD
RouteCity Street 7224
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.18644, -80.43694
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2023)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longview Road over Hog Back Run built?

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

What condition is Longview Road over Hog Back 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Longview Road over Hog Back Run carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Longview Road over Hog Back Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Longview Road over Hog Back Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.