Mead Avenue over French Creek
GoodCrawford County, Pennsylvania · Mead Ave. Meadville · Structure no. 000000000053342
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,268
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mead Avenue over French Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mead Avenue over French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,268 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,237 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mead Avenue over French Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mead Avenue over French Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Mead Avenue over French Creek carry?
About 5,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mead Avenue over French Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Mead Avenue over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.