SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Twenty Mile Creek
GoodErie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000015822
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,410
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Twenty Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Twenty Mile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Twenty Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Twenty Mile Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Twenty Mile Creek carry?
About 1,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Twenty Mile Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 Purple Heart over Over Twenty Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.