US Bridges

SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Crooked Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Springfield Township · Structure no. 000000000015788

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,409
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Crooked Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Crooked Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5 West Lake Rd.
CrossesOver Crooked Creek
LocationSpringfield Township
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99424, -80.41986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,409 (2024)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.