US Bridges

S. Orangeville RD over Pymatuning

Poor

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2-MI South of Rt 305 · Structure no. 000000000026265

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,987
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Orangeville RD over Pymatuning is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Orangeville RD over Pymatuning in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,987 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2039. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS. Orangeville RD
CrossesPymatuning
Location2-MI South of Rt 305
RouteCity Street 7225
Coordinates41.34008, -80.51924
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,987 (2019)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$6.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Orangeville RD over Pymatuning built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Orangeville RD over Pymatuning 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S. Orangeville RD over Pymatuning carry?

About 1,987 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Orangeville RD over Pymatuning?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S. Orangeville RD over Pymatuning?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.