Bend Road over W Br Little Neshannock
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 2000FT S of Bethel N Wilm · Structure no. 000000000026295
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 488
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bend Road over W Br Little Neshannock is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bend Road over W Br Little Neshannock in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bend Road over W Br Little Neshannock built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bend Road over W Br Little Neshannock 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bend Road over W Br Little Neshannock carry?
About 488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bend Road over W Br Little Neshannock?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bend Road over W Br Little Neshannock?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.