Lacock Street over Sandy Creek
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · 400FT East of Rt 173 · Structure no. 000000000026342
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 263
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lacock Street over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lacock Street over Sandy Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lacock Street over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lacock Street over Sandy Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lacock Street over Sandy Creek carry?
About 263 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lacock Street over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lacock Street over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.