Calvin Road over Bluff Run
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, Pennsylvania · 400FT SW of Groover Road · Structure no. 000000000040573
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2007 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calvin Road over Bluff Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calvin Road over Bluff Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calvin Road over Bluff Run built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calvin Road over Bluff Run 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Calvin Road over Bluff Run carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Calvin Road over Bluff Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Calvin Road over Bluff Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.