US Bridges

Marsteller Road over Otter Creek Branch

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 400FT N of Fairview RD · Structure no. 000000000026331

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsteller Road over Otter Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsteller Road over Otter Creek Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarsteller Road
CrossesOtter Creek Branch
Location400FT N of Fairview RD
RouteCity Street 7402
Coordinates41.32551, -80.25029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Marsteller Road over Otter Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsteller Road over Otter Creek Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Marsteller Road over Otter Creek Branch carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Marsteller Road over Otter Creek Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Marsteller Road over Otter Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.