US Bridges

SR 2018 Elgin RD over Over French Creek S Br

Poor

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Concord Township · Structure no. 000000000016260

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
844
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2018 Elgin RD over Over French Creek S Br is a steel culvert carrying SR 2018 Elgin RD over Over French Creek S Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 844 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2018 Elgin RD
CrossesOver French Creek S Br
LocationConcord Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.9164, -79.65985
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2024)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 2018 Elgin RD over Over French Creek S Br built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2018 Elgin RD over Over French Creek S Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2018 Elgin RD over Over French Creek S Br carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2018 Elgin RD over Over French Creek S Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 2018 Elgin RD over Over French Creek S Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.