US Bridges

SR 1017 Gulf Road over Over Averill Run

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000016224

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017 Gulf Road over Over Averill Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1017 Gulf Road over Over Averill Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1017 Gulf Road
CrossesOver Averill Run
LocationNorth East Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.22449, -79.77162
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2024)
Projected traffic944 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1017 Gulf Road over Over Averill Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 1017 Gulf Road over Over Averill Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1017 Gulf Road over Over Averill Run carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017 Gulf Road over Over Averill Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017 Gulf Road over Over Averill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.