US Bridges

SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek Trib

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Waterford Township · Structure no. 000000000016125

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek Trib in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,398 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,104 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 97 Union City
CrossesOver Leboeuf Creek Trib
LocationWaterford Township
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates41.99139, -80.00007
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,398 (2024)
Projected traffic7,104 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Over Leboeuf Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek Trib carry?

About 5,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.