Sandy Lake Road over Deer Creek
GoodMercer County, Pennsylvania · French Creek Twp · Structure no. 000000000045669
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,473
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandy Lake Road over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandy Lake Road over Deer Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandy Lake Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandy Lake Road over Deer 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Sandy Lake Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 1,473 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sandy Lake Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sandy Lake Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.