US Bridges

SR 19 over Neshannock Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Springfield Twp. · Structure no. 000000000048203

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,788
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Neshannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Neshannock Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,788 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesNeshannock Creek
LocationSpringfield Twp.
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.15767, -80.22574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,788 (2024)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Neshannock Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Neshannock 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 SR 19 over Neshannock Creek carry?

About 2,788 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Neshannock Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Neshannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.