US Bridges

SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Eight Mile Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Harbor Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000015815

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,635
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Eight Mile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, 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 6,635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,499 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5 East Lake Rd.
CrossesOver Eight Mile Creek
LocationHarbor Creek Township
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.19196, -79.95101
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,635 (2024)
Projected traffic10,499 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Eight Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Eight Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 6,635 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.