US Bridges

SR 2006 Wattsburg over Over French Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Waterford Township · Structure no. 000000000016236

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006 Wattsburg over Over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2006 Wattsburg over Over French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2032. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2006 Wattsburg
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationWaterford Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.9528, -79.89147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2024)
Projected traffic535 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$804,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2006 Wattsburg over Over French Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 2006 Wattsburg over Over French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2006 Wattsburg over Over French Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006 Wattsburg over Over French Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006 Wattsburg over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.