SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over French Creek W Br
FairErie County, Pennsylvania · Wattsburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000015850
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over French Creek W Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over French Creek W Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5,047 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,284 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over French Creek W Br built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over French Creek W Br 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over French Creek W Br carry?
About 5,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over French Creek W Br?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over French Creek W Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.