Gardner Hill RD over Shenango River Branch
FairPosted for loadMercer County, Pennsylvania · 3/4MI East of Probst Road · Structure no. 000000000026282
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardner Hill RD over Shenango River Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gardner Hill RD over Shenango River Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gardner Hill RD over Shenango River Branch built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardner Hill RD over Shenango River Branch 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 Gardner Hill RD over Shenango River Branch carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Gardner Hill RD over Shenango River Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Gardner Hill RD over Shenango River Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.