US Bridges

SR 2034 Old Wattsb over Over Alder Run

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Amity Township · Structure no. 000000000016281

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2034 Old Wattsb over Over Alder Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 2034 Old Wattsb over Over Alder Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2034 Old Wattsb
CrossesOver Alder Run
LocationAmity Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.95279, -79.82201
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic148 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2034 Old Wattsb over Over Alder Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2034 Old Wattsb over Over Alder 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2034 Old Wattsb over Over Alder Run carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2034 Old Wattsb over Over Alder Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2034 Old Wattsb over Over Alder Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.