US Bridges

Number 8 Road over Lt Neshannock Creek Bran

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1500-FT W of Orchard RD · Structure no. 000000000026296

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Number 8 Road over Lt Neshannock Creek Bran is a concrete culvert carrying Number 8 Road over Lt Neshannock Creek Bran 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesNumber 8 Road
CrossesLt Neshannock Creek Bran
Location1500-FT W of Orchard RD
RouteCity Street 7229
Coordinates41.14679, -80.32508
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Number 8 Road over Lt Neshannock Creek Bran built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Number 8 Road over Lt Neshannock Creek Bran in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Number 8 Road over Lt Neshannock Creek Bran carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Number 8 Road over Lt Neshannock Creek Bran?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Number 8 Road over Lt Neshannock Creek Bran?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.