US Bridges

SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Black Run

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sandy Creek Twp · Structure no. 000000000052520

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Black Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Black Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19 Perry Hwy.
CrossesBlack Run
LocationSandy Creek Twp
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47135, -80.19606
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hwy. over Black Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Black 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Black Run carry?

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

How long is SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Black Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 Perry Hwy. over Black Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.