US Bridges

SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Girard Township · Structure no. 000000000015790

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 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 CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5 West Lake Rd.
CrossesOver CSX Railroad
LocationGirard Township
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.01292, -80.37807
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$92,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.