Patterson School over Wolf Creek East Branch
GoodMercer County, Pennsylvania · 2000-FT S of East Gilmore · Structure no. 000000000041410
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patterson School over Wolf Creek East Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Patterson School over Wolf Creek East Branch in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patterson School over Wolf Creek East Branch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patterson School 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Patterson School over Wolf Creek East Branch carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Patterson School over Wolf Creek East Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Patterson School over Wolf Creek East Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.