US Bridges

SR 8 Waterford RD over Over Hubbel Run

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Amity Township · Structure no. 000000000015848

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 Waterford RD over Over Hubbel Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 8 Waterford RD over Over Hubbel Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 101 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 3,791 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,390 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8 Waterford RD
CrossesOver Hubbel Run
LocationAmity Township
RouteState Highway 8
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99663, -79.81092
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,791 (2024)
Projected traffic6,390 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 Waterford RD over Over Hubbel Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 8 Waterford RD over Over Hubbel Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 Waterford RD over Over Hubbel Run carry?

About 3,791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 Waterford RD over Over Hubbel Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 Waterford RD over Over Hubbel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.