US Bridges

Wengler Ave over Pine Hollow Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 200-FT South of Rt 62 · Structure no. 000000000026320

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wengler Ave over Pine Hollow Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Wengler Ave over Pine Hollow Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWengler Ave
CrossesPine Hollow Run
Location200-FT South of Rt 62
RouteCity Street 7302
Coordinates41.22906, -80.49106
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
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2019)
Projected traffic380 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Wengler Ave over Pine Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wengler Ave over Pine Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wengler Ave over Pine Hollow Run carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wengler Ave over Pine Hollow Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wengler Ave over Pine Hollow Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.