SR 99 Main Street over Over Elk Creek
PoorErie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Borough · Structure no. 000000000016148
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,319
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 99 Main Street over Over Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 99 Main Street over Over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,939 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 99 Main Street over Over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR 99 Main Street over Over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 99 Main Street over Over Elk Creek carry?
About 6,319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 99 Main Street over Over Elk Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 99 Main Street over Over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.