US Bridges

SR 8 Erie Street over Over Oil Creek East Br

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Centerville Borough · Structure no. 000000000012912

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,951
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 Erie Street over Over Oil Creek East Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 8 Erie Street over Over Oil Creek East Br in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,951 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,323 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 8 Erie Street
CrossesOver Oil Creek East Br
LocationCenterville Borough
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.73499, -79.76295
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,951 (2023)
Projected traffic4,323 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 Erie Street over Over Oil Creek East Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 8 Erie Street over Over Oil Creek East Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 Erie Street over Over Oil Creek East Br carry?

About 2,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 Erie Street over Over Oil Creek East Br?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 Erie Street over Over Oil Creek East Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.