SR 18 Main Street over Over B&le R.R.& Run
FairErie County, Pennsylvania · Platea Borough · Structure no. 000000000015881
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,871
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
SR 18 Main Street over Over B&le R.R.& Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 18 Main Street over Over B&le R.R.& Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,265 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 Main Street over Over B&le R.R.& Run built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 Main Street over Over B&le R.R.& Run 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 Main Street over Over B&le R.R.& Run carry?
About 2,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 Main Street over Over B&le R.R.& Run?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 Main Street over Over B&le R.R.& Run?
It is owned by the Railroad.