US Bridges

Kelly Road over Shenango River

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 2500-FT E of North Walnut · Structure no. 000000000069366

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Road over Shenango River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly Road over Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly Road
CrossesShenango River
Location2500-FT E of North Walnut
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26736, -80.4704
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2024)
Projected traffic893 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly Road over Shenango River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Road over Shenango River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly Road over Shenango River carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Road over Shenango River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Road over Shenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.