US Bridges

SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Summit Township · Structure no. 000000000016128

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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 5,398 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,104 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 97 Union City
CrossesOver Leboeuf Creek
LocationSummit Township
RouteState Highway 97
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.02938, -80.01997
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf 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 September 2024.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 97 Union City over Over Leboeuf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.