US Bridges

Wise Road over W Bran Little Neshannock

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 500-FT E of S Nashannock · Structure no. 000000000026328

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wise Road over W Bran Little Neshannock is a concrete culvert carrying Wise Road over W Bran Little Neshannock in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWise Road
CrossesW Bran Little Neshannock
Location500-FT E of S Nashannock
RouteU.S. Route 425
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20518, -80.39481
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wise Road over W Bran Little Neshannock built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wise Road over W Bran Little Neshannock in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Wise Road over W Bran Little Neshannock carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wise Road over W Bran Little Neshannock?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wise Road over W Bran Little Neshannock?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.