US Bridges

SR1001 Arbuckle RD over Over French Creek N Br

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Amity Township · Structure no. 000000000016193

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 Arbuckle RD over Over French Creek N Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 Arbuckle RD over Over French Creek N Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2032. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR1001 Arbuckle RD
CrossesOver French Creek N Br
LocationAmity Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.97054, -79.86175
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2024)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 Arbuckle RD over Over French Creek N Br built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 Arbuckle RD over Over French Creek N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 Arbuckle RD over Over French Creek N Br carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 Arbuckle RD over Over French Creek N Br?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 Arbuckle RD over Over French Creek N Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.