US Bridges

SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over Millcreek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000015865

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,156
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over Millcreek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over Millcreek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 96 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 9,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,336 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 8 Wattsburg RD
CrossesOver Millcreek
LocationMill Creek Township
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates42.10274, -80.02737
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,156 (2024)
Projected traffic11,336 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over Millcreek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over Millcreek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over Millcreek carry?

About 9,156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over Millcreek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 Wattsburg RD over Over Millcreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.