BRIDGE 1017,T-693
Carrying BRIDGE 1017,T-693 over OVER PINE RUN
YEAGER RD, PERRY TOWNSHIP, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRIDGE 1017,T-693
The BRIDGE 1017,T-693 bridge in Mercer, Pennsylvania carries BRIDGE 1017,T-693 over OVER PINE RUN. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRIDGE 1017,T-693 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 31 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000026214
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • At 1/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
BRIDGE 1017,T-693 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 BRIDGE 1017,T-693 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 BRIDGE 1017,T-693?
BRIDGE 1017,T-693 in Mercer, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRIDGE 1017,T-693 inspected?
BRIDGE 1017,T-693'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 31 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRIDGE 1017,T-693 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 BRIDGE 1017,T-693?
BRIDGE 1017,T-693 has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRIDGE 1017,T-693?
BRIDGE 1017,T-693 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BRIDGE 1017,T-693 and does age affect safety?
BRIDGE 1017,T-693 was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.
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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