US Bridges

SR 97 Union City over French Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Leboeuf Township · Structure no. 000000000016121

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 97 Union City over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 97 Union City over French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,575 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,016 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 97 Union City
CrossesFrench Creek
LocationLeboeuf Township
RouteState Highway 97
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90784, -79.89726
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,575 (2023)
Projected traffic8,016 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 97 Union City over French Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 97 Union City over French 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 97 Union City over French Creek carry?

About 5,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 97 Union City over French Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 97 Union City over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.