US Bridges

Chestnut Street over Wolf Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT E of North Broad · Structure no. 000000000044254

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Street over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Street over Wolf Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2039. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChestnut Street
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1000FT E of North Broad
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.16353, -80.08045
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2023)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Chestnut Street over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Street over Wolf Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Street over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Street over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.