US Bridges

SR 19 Waterford Pk over Over French Creek Trib

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Lebouef Township · Structure no. 000000000015885

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 Waterford Pk over Over French Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 19 Waterford Pk over Over French Creek Trib in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,788 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19 Waterford Pk
CrossesOver French Creek Trib
LocationLebouef Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.89524, -79.99251
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2024)
Projected traffic4,788 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 Waterford Pk over Over French Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 Waterford Pk over Over French Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 Waterford Pk over Over French Creek Trib carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 Waterford Pk over Over French Creek Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 Waterford Pk over Over French Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.