US Bridges

SR 86 E.B. over Over French Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Greenfield Township · Structure no. 000000000015873

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 E.B. over Over French Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 86 E.B. over Over French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 3,922 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,471 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 86 E.B.
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationGreenfield Township
RouteInterstate 86
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.12659, -79.77997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,922 (2024)
Projected traffic5,471 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 86 E.B. over Over French Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 86 E.B. over Over French Creek 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 86 E.B. over Over French Creek carry?

About 3,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 E.B. over Over French Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 E.B. over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.