US Bridges

Elliott Road over Black Run

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2000-FT West of Rt 173 · Structure no. 000000000026297

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott Road over Black Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elliott Road over Black Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElliott Road
CrossesBlack Run
Location2000-FT West of Rt 173
RouteCity Street 0T451
Coordinates41.21043, -80.081
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliott Road over Black Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott Road over Black Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Elliott Road over Black Run carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elliott Road over Black Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott Road over Black Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.