US Bridges

SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Twelve Mile Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Harbor Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000015816

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,529
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Twelve Mile 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 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 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,851 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 Twelve Mile Creek
LocationHarbor Creek Township
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.20843, -79.91494
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic1,529 (2023)
Projected traffic2,851 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Twelve 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

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

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.