SR 208, MERCER ST.
Carrying SR 208, MERCER ST. over SF LITTLE SCRUBGRASS CK.
CLINTONVILLE BOROUGH, Venango, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 208, MERCER ST.
The SR 208, MERCER ST. bridge in Venango, Pennsylvania carries SR 208, MERCER ST. over SF LITTLE SCRUBGRASS CK.. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,435 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 208, MERCER ST. 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
- 1933
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 27.1 m (89 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,435 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000033727
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
SR 208, MERCER ST. 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 208, MERCER ST. against other structures in Venango 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 208, MERCER ST.?
SR 208, MERCER ST. in Venango, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 208, MERCER ST. inspected?
SR 208, MERCER 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 1,435 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 208, MERCER ST. 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 208, MERCER ST.?
SR 208, MERCER ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 208, MERCER ST.?
SR 208, MERCER ST. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 208, MERCER ST. and does age affect safety?
SR 208, MERCER ST. was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
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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