US Bridges

SR 18 Rice Ave over Over Norfolk & Western

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Girard Borough · Structure no. 000000000015883

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,299
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 18 Rice Ave over Over Norfolk & Western is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 18 Rice Ave over Over Norfolk & Western in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,787 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18 Rice Ave
CrossesOver Norfolk & Western
LocationGirard Borough
RouteState Highway 18
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.0105, -80.3321
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2023)
Projected traffic5,787 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$361,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 Rice Ave over Over Norfolk & Western built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 Rice Ave over Over Norfolk & Western 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 18 Rice Ave over Over Norfolk & Western carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 Rice Ave over Over Norfolk & Western?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 Rice Ave over Over Norfolk & Western?

It is owned by the Railroad.