US Bridges

SR 89 over Over French Creek Branch

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Concord Township · Structure no. 000000000015996

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
609
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 over Over French Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 89 over Over French Creek Branch in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 89
CrossesOver French Creek Branch
LocationConcord Township
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates41.89966, -79.70169
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2024)
Projected traffic861 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 89 over Over French Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 over Over French Creek Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 89 over Over French Creek Branch carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Over French Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 89 over Over French Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.