SR 8 Waterford RD over Over French Creek E Br
PoorErie County, Pennsylvania · Amity Township · Structure no. 000000000015849
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,791
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 Waterford RD over Over French Creek E Br is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 8 Waterford RD over Over French Creek E Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,791 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,390 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 Waterford RD over Over French Creek E Br built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR 8 Waterford RD over Over French Creek E Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 8 Waterford RD over Over French Creek E Br carry?
About 3,791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 Waterford RD over Over French Creek E Br?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 Waterford RD over Over French Creek E Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.