US Bridges

SR 505 Perry HWY over Over Mill Creek Branch

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000016179

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 505 Perry HWY over Over Mill Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 505 Perry HWY over Over Mill Creek Branch in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, 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 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 7,760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,271 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 505 Perry HWY
CrossesOver Mill Creek Branch
LocationMill Creek Township
RouteState Highway 505
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.07931, -80.05147
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,760 (2024)
Projected traffic11,271 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 505 Perry HWY over Over Mill Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 505 Perry HWY over Over Mill Creek Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 505 Perry HWY over Over Mill Creek Branch carry?

About 7,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 505 Perry HWY over Over Mill Creek Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 505 Perry HWY over Over Mill Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.