US Bridges

Hogback Road over Hogback Run

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2000FT East of Longview · Structure no. 000000000044256

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hogback Road over Hogback Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hogback Road over Hogback Run 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 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHogback Road
CrossesHogback Run
Location2000FT East of Longview
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19406, -80.43435
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2039
Trucks4%
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

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 Hogback Road over Hogback Run built?

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

What condition is Hogback Road over Hogback 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hogback Road over Hogback Run carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hogback Road over Hogback Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Hogback Road over Hogback Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.