US Bridges

SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Elk Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Lake City Borough · Structure no. 000000000015791

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,409
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5 West Lake Rd.
CrossesOver Elk Creek
LocationLake City Borough
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.02036, -80.3611
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Elk 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 June 2023.

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

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.