SR 3018,WALNUT ST
Carrying SR 3018,WALNUT ST over OVER NS RR / SHENANGO R.
SHARPSVILLE BOROUGH, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 3018,WALNUT ST
The SR 3018,WALNUT ST bridge in Mercer, Pennsylvania carries SR 3018,WALNUT ST over OVER NS RR / SHENANGO R.. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 135.6 meters (445 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,858 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 3018,WALNUT ST compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 135.6 m (445 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,858 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000026003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 3018,WALNUT ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR 3018,WALNUT ST 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 3018,WALNUT ST?
SR 3018,WALNUT ST in Mercer, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 3018,WALNUT ST inspected?
SR 3018,WALNUT ST'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 5,858 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 3018,WALNUT ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 3018,WALNUT ST?
SR 3018,WALNUT ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 3018,WALNUT ST?
SR 3018,WALNUT ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 3018,WALNUT ST and does age affect safety?
SR 3018,WALNUT ST was built in 1986, making it 40 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
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.
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