US Bridges

E. Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 100-FT East of Sopher RD · Structure no. 000000000039660

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch is a concrete culvert carrying E. Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE. Gilmore Road
CrossesWolf Creek East Branch
Location100-FT East of Sopher RD
RouteCity Street 7230
Coordinates41.21978, -80.00482
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E. Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does E. Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E. Gilmore Road over Wolf Creek East Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.