BRIDGE 816,LANCAST
Carrying BRIDGE 816,LANCAST over OVER SAUL RUN
LANCASTER AVE.,GREENVILLE, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRIDGE 816,LANCAST
The BRIDGE 816,LANCAST bridge in Mercer, Pennsylvania carries BRIDGE 816,LANCAST over OVER SAUL RUN. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 184 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRIDGE 816,LANCAST 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
- 1982
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 184 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000026332
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.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRIDGE 816,LANCAST 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 BRIDGE 816,LANCAST 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BRIDGE 816,LANCAST?
BRIDGE 816,LANCAST in Mercer, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRIDGE 816,LANCAST inspected?
BRIDGE 816,LANCAST'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 184 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRIDGE 816,LANCAST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BRIDGE 816,LANCAST?
BRIDGE 816,LANCAST has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRIDGE 816,LANCAST?
BRIDGE 816,LANCAST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BRIDGE 816,LANCAST and does age affect safety?
BRIDGE 816,LANCAST was built in 1982, making it 44 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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