East Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 1-MI East of Rt 173 · Structure no. 000000000026303
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does East Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns East Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.