​The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today restrictions have been posted on the Route 208 bridge on Johnston Run in Springfield Township, Mercer County.

They bridge is now restricted to one truck at a time. The restriction was implemented after a routine inspection uncovered deterioration to the bridge.

Creating the restriction will reduce strain on the bridge and will preserve safety until repairs or a replacement can occur.

The Route 208 bridge is a 22-foot, single-span, steel I-beam structure. It was built in 1935 and widened in 1984. It is classified as fair condition. Approximately 3,900 vehicles use the bridge daily, on average.

A listing of northwest bridges posted with weight restrictions is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.

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.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035

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