US Bridges

East Pine Street over Wolf Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 500FT E of South Broad ST · Structure no. 000000000026339

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Pine Street over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Pine Street over Wolf Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Pine Street
CrossesWolf Creek
Location500FT E of South Broad ST
RouteCity Street 7404
Coordinates41.15951, -80.08482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2024)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2036
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Pine Street over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is East Pine Street over Wolf Creek 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 East Pine Street over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Pine Street over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns East Pine Street over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.