US Bridges

SR 99 Erie Street over Over Elk Creek Trib S.Br

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000016147

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 Erie Street over Over Elk Creek Trib S.Br is a concrete culvert carrying SR 99 Erie Street over Over Elk Creek Trib S.Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 6,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,729 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 99 Erie Street
CrossesOver Elk Creek Trib S.Br
LocationMckean Township
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates41.97768, -80.14092
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,370 (2024)
Projected traffic7,729 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 Erie Street over Over Elk Creek Trib S.Br built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 99 Erie Street over Over Elk Creek Trib S.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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 99 Erie Street over Over Elk Creek Trib S.Br carry?

About 6,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 Erie Street over Over Elk Creek Trib S.Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 99 Erie Street over Over Elk Creek Trib S.Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.