US Bridges

SR 4016 38th ST over SR 79 Nb/Sb

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000016385

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,833
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4016 38th ST over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4016 38th ST over SR 79 Nb/Sb in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 13,833 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,254 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4016 38th ST
CrossesSR 79 Nb/Sb
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.08424, -80.11502
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,833 (2024)
Projected traffic16,254 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$458,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4016 38th ST over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 4016 38th ST over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4016 38th ST over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?

About 13,833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4016 38th ST over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4016 38th ST over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.