US Bridges

SR 8 Wattsburg Rd. over Over French Creek Trib

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Venango Township · Structure no. 000000000015852

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 Wattsburg Rd. over Over French Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 8 Wattsburg Rd. over Over French Creek Trib in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8 Wattsburg Rd.
CrossesOver French Creek Trib
LocationVenango Township
RouteState Highway 8
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.02934, -79.83644
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,636 (2024)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 Wattsburg Rd. over Over French Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 8 Wattsburg Rd. over Over French Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 Wattsburg Rd. over Over French Creek Trib carry?

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 Wattsburg Rd. over Over French Creek Trib?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 Wattsburg Rd. over Over French Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.