US Bridges

Wozniak Road over Harthegig Run

Poor

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 500FT West of Orchard · Structure no. 000000000056667

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wozniak Road over Harthegig Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wozniak Road over Harthegig Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWozniak Road
CrossesHarthegig Run
Location500FT West of Orchard
RouteCity Street 0T397
Coordinates41.18663, -80.33104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wozniak Road over Harthegig Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wozniak Road over Harthegig Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wozniak Road over Harthegig Run carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wozniak Road over Harthegig Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Wozniak Road over Harthegig Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.