Route 19 Bridge Replacement Project
Project Overview
The purpose of this project is to replace the bridge that carries Route 19 over Johnston Run, also known as Hunters Run, in Springfield Township, Mercer County.
The bridge is located on Route 19 adjecent to Rachel's Roadhouse restaurant and north just north of Johnston’s Tavern, a National Register-listed property and Section 4(f) resource, which most recently housed The Nuthouse Antiques and Primitives.
The project will include replacing the existing steel single-span bridge with a single span concrete bridge. The new bridge will have two, 11-foot lanes and 5-foot shoulders, which is 6-feet narrower than the current bridge. Work will also include new roadway approaches and updated guiderail and pavement markings.
Work is expected to occur in during the 2024 or 2025 construction season.
The existing steel bridge was built in 1928. It is classified as poor condition. Approximately 3,000 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
Section 4(f)
This project was coordinated with Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and it was determined it will result in a No Adverse Effect under Section 106. Work, as proposed, will have the following impacts on the Johnston's Tavern property:
- During construction, traffic control signs and devices may be placed on the shoulder of Route 19 in front of the historic stone inn.
- As the approach is paved, the driveway to the historic stone inn will have a minor drive adjustment to match the new roadway grade. This will be limited to gravel within last 15 feet of the driveway to create a smooth transition from driveway to road shoulder.
These impacts will be temporary and disturbed areas will be restored once the project is complete. In addition, access to the property will be maintained throughout the entirety of construction.
Additional information on Section 4(f) can be found on the Project Handout.