US Bridges

Hamburg Road over Shenango River Br

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1500FT N of Wasser Bridge · Structure no. 000000000041948

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,134
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamburg Road over Shenango River Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamburg Road over Shenango River Br in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,134 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,390 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHamburg Road
CrossesShenango River Br
Location1500FT N of Wasser Bridge
RouteCity Street 7209
Coordinates41.37301, -80.39396
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,134 (2019)
Projected traffic4,390 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hamburg Road over Shenango River Br built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamburg Road over Shenango River Br 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hamburg Road over Shenango River Br carry?

About 3,134 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hamburg Road over Shenango River Br?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hamburg Road over Shenango River Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.