US Bridges

SR 1004 Wildman RD over Over French Creek W Br

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Greenfield Township · Structure no. 000000000016203

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1004 Wildman RD over Over French Creek W Br is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1004 Wildman RD over Over French Creek W Br 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 1004 Wildman RD
CrossesOver French Creek W Br
LocationGreenfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.0963, -79.84087
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1004 Wildman RD over Over French Creek W Br built?

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

What condition is SR 1004 Wildman RD over Over French Creek W 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 1004 Wildman RD over Over French Creek W Br carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1004 Wildman RD over Over French Creek W Br?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1004 Wildman RD over Over French Creek W Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.