US Bridges

S. Barry Road over Booth Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1-MI South of Rt 358 · Structure no. 000000000026286

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Barry Road over Booth Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S. Barry Road over Booth Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Barry Road
CrossesBooth Run
Location1-MI South of Rt 358
RouteCity Street 7228
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.38095, -80.50152
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2019)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S. Barry Road over Booth Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is S. Barry Road over Booth 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S. Barry Road over Booth Run carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Barry Road over Booth Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S. Barry Road over Booth Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.