US Bridges

Service Ave over Pine Run

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 200-FT South of Rt 62 · Structure no. 000000000026316

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,637
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Ave over Pine Run is a concrete slab carrying Service Ave over Pine Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,637 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesService Ave
CrossesPine Run
Location200-FT South of Rt 62
RouteCity Street 7302
Coordinates41.22566, -80.4853
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,637 (2019)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service Ave over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Ave over Pine Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Service Ave over Pine Run carry?

About 1,637 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Service Ave over Pine Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Service Ave over Pine Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.