US Bridges

SR 426 Grahamville over Over SR 89 Lake Road

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Borough · Structure no. 000000000016165

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,044
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 426 Grahamville over Over SR 89 Lake Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 426 Grahamville over Over SR 89 Lake Road in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,044 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,947 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 426 Grahamville
CrossesOver SR 89 Lake Road
LocationNorth East Borough
RouteState Highway 426
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.20933, -79.83723
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,044 (2024)
Projected traffic1,947 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 426 Grahamville over Over SR 89 Lake Road built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 426 Grahamville over Over SR 89 Lake Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 426 Grahamville over Over SR 89 Lake Road carry?

About 1,044 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 426 Grahamville over Over SR 89 Lake Road?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 426 Grahamville over Over SR 89 Lake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.