US Bridges

SR 89 South Lake over Over Sixteen Mile Ck Br

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Borough · Structure no. 000000000016011

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,741
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 South Lake over Over Sixteen Mile Ck Br is a concrete slab carrying SR 89 South Lake over Over Sixteen Mile Ck Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 110 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 7,741 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,493 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 89 South Lake
CrossesOver Sixteen Mile Ck Br
LocationNorth East Borough
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates42.21505, -79.8349
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,741 (2024)
Projected traffic7,493 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 89 South Lake over Over Sixteen Mile Ck Br built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 89 South Lake over Over Sixteen Mile Ck Br 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 South Lake over Over Sixteen Mile Ck Br carry?

About 7,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 South Lake over Over Sixteen Mile Ck Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 South Lake over Over Sixteen Mile Ck Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.