A $1.9 million project to repair the bridge that carries Route 58 over Wolf Creek in Grove City, Mercer County is scheduled to start date May 12, 2025.
The bridge is located on Route 58 between the intersection with Route 173 and the intersection with Greenwood Drive near the main entrance to Grove City College.
Work will include removal and replacement of the upper portion of the bridge, also known as the superstructure. The project includes repairs to the abutments and pier, new concrete bridge beams, a new concrete deck and barrier, paving, updated guiderail, and line painting.
Construction is expected to begin May 12, 2025, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by late October 2025.
The project will require a detour, which will be posted using Route 208, Route 8, and Route 58. It is expected to be in place for 15 weeks, approximately August 23, 2025.
The existing concrete spread-box beam bridge was built in 1967. It is classified as poor condition. Approximately 10,600 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
The contractor is Plum Contracting, Inc., of Greensburg, PA. The contract cost is $1,867,347, which is to be paid entirely with state funds.
This year PennDOT’s Northwest Region expects to work on more than 100 projects. To see a full listing of all the anticipated work, check out the 2025 Construction Book located under the Partner Resources section at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
Information about infrastructure in District 1, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D1Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
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PennDOT District 1 is hiring for variety of positions, including CDL operators, mechanics, highway maintenance workers, civil engineers, construction inspectors, and transportation technicians. Apply online at www.employment.pa.gov.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov
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