US Bridges

SR 2003 Flatt Road over Over French Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Lebouef Township · Structure no. 000000000016229

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 Flatt Road over Over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2003 Flatt Road over Over French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,049 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003 Flatt Road
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationLebouef Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90066, -79.97074
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 45 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,049 (2024)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 Flatt Road over Over French Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2003 Flatt Road over Over French Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2003 Flatt Road over Over French Creek carry?

About 2,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 Flatt Road over Over French Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 Flatt Road over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.