SR 5 WB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb
FairErie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000015803
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 249 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,012
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 WB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 WB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 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 12,012 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,196 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 WB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 5 WB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 5 WB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?
About 12,012 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 WB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 WB W 12 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.