US Bridges

Groover Road over Bluff Run

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2MI North of Methodist RD · Structure no. 000000000026278

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groover Road over Bluff Run is a concrete culvert carrying Groover Road over Bluff Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGroover Road
CrossesBluff Run
Location2MI North of Methodist RD
RouteCity Street 7227
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.46927, -80.34172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Groover Road over Bluff Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groover Road over Bluff 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Groover Road over Bluff Run carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Groover Road over Bluff Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Groover Road over Bluff Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.