Huron Street over Chestnut Run
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, Pennsylvania · 400FT South of Morimer · Structure no. 000000000026267
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Huron Street over Chestnut Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huron Street over Chestnut Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 128 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 1 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Huron Street over Chestnut Run built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Huron Street over Chestnut 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Huron Street over Chestnut Run carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Huron Street over Chestnut Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Huron Street over Chestnut Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.