US Bridges

SR 19 Perry Highw over Sandy Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sandy Creek Twp · Structure no. 000000000046942

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 Perry Highw over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 19 Perry Highw over Sandy Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,559 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 19 Perry Highw
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationSandy Creek Twp
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates41.46604, -80.19883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,559 (2023)
Projected traffic4,606 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 19 Perry Highw over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 Perry Highw over Sandy 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 SR 19 Perry Highw over Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 Perry Highw over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 Perry Highw over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.