US Bridges

SR 5 West Lake RD over Over SR 8011 Ramp G

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000015800

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 West Lake RD over Over SR 8011 Ramp G is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 West Lake RD over Over SR 8011 Ramp G in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 12,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,050 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 5 West Lake RD
CrossesOver SR 8011 Ramp G
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.10767, -80.12402
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,673 (2024)
Projected traffic9,050 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 West Lake RD over Over SR 8011 Ramp G built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 West Lake RD over Over SR 8011 Ramp G 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 West Lake RD over Over SR 8011 Ramp G carry?

About 12,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 West Lake RD over Over SR 8011 Ramp G?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 West Lake RD over Over SR 8011 Ramp G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.