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    Mercer County

    Route 19 Bridge Replacement (Perry Township)

    Photo of Route 19 Bridge

    Project Status

    Step 1:
    Development

    Step 2:
    Design

    Step 3:
    Construction

    Step 4:
    Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Mercer
    Municipality: Perry Township
    State Route: 19
    Local Name: Perry Highway
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    Last Updated: 01/27/2025

    The purpose of the project is to replace the existing bridge that carries Route 19 (Perry Highway) over the Little Shenango River in Perry Township, Mercer County, and to perform improvements to the roadway. The proposed project will include the replacement of the bridge, approach roadway reconstruction, pavement rehabilitation, guide rail replacement, embankment stabilization, drainage improvements and signing/pavement marking upgrades.

    The existing four-span rolled steel I-beam bridge was built in 1942 and is classified in poor condition. Approximately 2,100 vehicles use the roadway on average, with 21% truck traffic.

    Project Location

    The project involves improvements through a 1.1-mile section of Route 19 from the intersection with Route 358 to about 600 feet north of the intersection with Fredonia Road (Route 1001) and Ohle Road in Perry Township, Mercer County.

    Route 19 Bridge Replacement project location map

    Traffic Impacts

    A detour will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for approximately 12 months. The proposed detour for motorized vehicles is 24.5 miles and uses Route 358, Interstate 79, and Route 285.

    Within the detour route, Route 19, Route 258 and Route 358 are designated as the Red Detour emergency route for I-79. 

    Route 19 is designated Bike Route A. The proposed detour for bicycles uses Fredonia Road and Route 358.

    Some work will also require short-term lane restrictions with traffic controlled by flaggers. 

    Public Outreach

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from January 27, 2025 through February 10, 2025.

    Submit a Comment

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from January 27, 2025 through February 10, 2025.

    View the Virtual Plans Display

    Contact Information

    Chris Boyer-Krantz 
    Project Manager 
    814-678-7379
    chboyer@pa.gov

    Jill Harry
    Press Officer
    814-678-5035
    jharry@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above.

    Title VI

    Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.