US Bridges

SR 5 EB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000015801

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

About this bridge

SR 5 EB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 EB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,050 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 5 EB W 12 TH ST
CrossesOver SR 79 Nb/Sb
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.10826, -80.12247
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 EB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is SR 5 EB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 EB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?

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

How long is SR 5 EB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 EB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.