US Bridges

SR 518 Walnut ST over Pine Hollow Run

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · City of Hermitage · Structure no. 000000000042875

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,823
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 518 Walnut ST over Pine Hollow Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 518 Walnut ST over Pine Hollow Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,823 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,185 by 2032. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 518 Walnut ST
CrossesPine Hollow Run
LocationCity of Hermitage
RouteState Highway 518
Coordinates41.25778, -80.4569
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,823 (2023)
Projected traffic12,185 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 518 Walnut ST over Pine Hollow Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 518 Walnut ST over Pine Hollow Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 518 Walnut ST over Pine Hollow Run carry?

About 7,823 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 518 Walnut ST over Pine Hollow Run?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 518 Walnut ST over Pine Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.