Wise Road over Big Run
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1500FT E of Maysville RD · Structure no. 000000000026293
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wise Road over Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wise Road over Big Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wise Road over Big Run built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wise Road over Big 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wise Road over Big Run carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wise Road over Big Run?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wise Road over Big Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.