US Bridges

Oak Hill Road over Turkey Run

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1/2-MI SE of Bedford RD · Structure no. 000000000053322

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Road over Turkey Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Hill Road over Turkey Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOak Hill Road
CrossesTurkey Run
Location1/2-MI SE of Bedford RD
RouteCity Street 7224
Coordinates41.13643, -80.46828
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2038
Trucks30%
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 Oak Hill Road over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill Road over Turkey 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Hill Road over Turkey Run carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Oak Hill Road over Turkey Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill Road over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.