Sopher Road over Wolf Creek Branch
GoodMercer County, Pennsylvania · 300FT S of East Gilmore · Structure no. 000000000026308
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sopher Road over Wolf Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sopher Road over Wolf Creek Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sopher Road over Wolf Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sopher Road over Wolf Creek Branch 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 Sopher Road over Wolf Creek Branch carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sopher Road over Wolf Creek Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sopher Road over Wolf Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.