US Bridges

SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Walnut Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Fairview Township · Structure no. 000000000015794

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,878
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Walnut Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 6 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 6,878 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,086 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5 Purple Heart
CrossesOver Walnut Creek
LocationFairview Township
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.06589, -80.2288
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic6,878 (2024)
Projected traffic11,086 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$606,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Walnut 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Walnut Creek carry?

About 6,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.