Silver Street over Shenango River
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 300-FT East of Rt 718 · Structure no. 000000000026317
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,513
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Street over Shenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Street over Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5,513 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,720 by 2039. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 47 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Silver Street over Shenango River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Street over Shenango River 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 Silver Street over Shenango River carry?
About 5,513 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Silver Street over Shenango River?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Street over Shenango River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.