FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS

Carrying SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS over OVER WOLF CREEK

WOLF CREEK TOWNSHIP, Mercer, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS

The SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS bridge in Mercer, Pennsylvania carries SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS over OVER WOLF CREEK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 472 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Pennsylvania bridges
273
Bridges in Mercer · 37 in Poor condition
SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS 25.4 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
472 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000025966

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS against other structures in Mercer and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS?

SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS in Mercer, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS inspected?

SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 472 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS?

SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS?

SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS and does age affect safety?

SR 2014,SCRUBGRASS was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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