US Bridges

SR 19 Peach ST over Over Walnut Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000015892

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,986
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 Peach ST over Over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 Peach ST over Over Walnut Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 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 31,986 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,331 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 19 Peach ST
CrossesOver Walnut Creek
LocationMill Creek Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates42.0675, -80.09273
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,986 (2024)
Projected traffic21,331 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 Peach ST over Over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 19 Peach ST over Over Walnut 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 Peach ST over Over Walnut Creek carry?

About 31,986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 Peach ST over Over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 Peach ST over Over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.