US Bridges

Orangeville RD over Big Run

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2MI NE of N Water Ave · Structure no. 000000000026264

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orangeville RD over Big Run is a steel culvert carrying Orangeville RD over Big Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 554 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesOrangeville RD
CrossesBig Run
Location2MI NE of N Water Ave
RouteCity Street 7225
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.2693, -80.5191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orangeville RD over Big Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orangeville RD over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Orangeville RD over Big Run carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Orangeville RD over Big Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Orangeville RD over Big Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.