US Bridges

Lebanon Ave over Saul Run

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 200FT N of Hamburg Road · Structure no. 000000000026333

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lebanon Ave over Saul Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Lebanon Ave over Saul Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLebanon Ave
CrossesSaul Run
Location200FT N of Hamburg Road
RouteCity Street 7403
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.3974, -80.38048
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lebanon Ave over Saul Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lebanon Ave over Saul Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lebanon Ave over Saul Run carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lebanon Ave over Saul Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lebanon Ave over Saul Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.