US Bridges

SR 4006 Porter RD over Little Shenango River

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · West Salem Township · Structure no. 000000000042876

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,392
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4006 Porter RD over Little Shenango River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4006 Porter RD over Little Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,917 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4006 Porter RD
CrossesLittle Shenango River
LocationWest Salem Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.42184, -80.39915
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2024)
Projected traffic1,917 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

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 4006 Porter RD over Little Shenango River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4006 Porter RD over Little Shenango River 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4006 Porter RD over Little Shenango River carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4006 Porter RD over Little Shenango River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4006 Porter RD over Little Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.