US Bridges

SR 18 Meadville ST over Over Conneaut Creek Br

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Elk Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000015880

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 Meadville ST over Over Conneaut Creek Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 Meadville ST over Over Conneaut Creek Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 102 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,265 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 18 Meadville ST
CrossesOver Conneaut Creek Br
LocationElk Creek Township
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates41.92636, -80.33932
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,871 (2023)
Projected traffic5,265 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 18 Meadville ST over Over Conneaut Creek Br built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 18 Meadville ST over Over Conneaut Creek Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 Meadville ST over Over Conneaut Creek Br carry?

About 2,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 Meadville ST over Over Conneaut Creek Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 Meadville ST over Over Conneaut Creek Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.