Ohl Street over Shenango River
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, Pennsylvania · 300-FT E of South 2nd ST · Structure no. 000000000026334
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,024
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ohl Street over Shenango River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ohl Street over Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2029. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ohl Street over Shenango River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ohl 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ohl Street over Shenango River carry?
About 3,024 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ohl Street over Shenango River?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Ohl Street over Shenango River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.