US Bridges

Sciota Street over Hare Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft South of SR0006 · Structure no. 000000000016502

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sciota Street over Hare Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Sciota Street over Hare Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,631 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSciota Street
CrossesHare Creek
Location2000 Ft South of SR0006
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.92961, -79.62895
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2013)
Projected traffic2,631 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sciota Street over Hare Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sciota Street over Hare 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sciota Street over Hare Creek carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sciota Street over Hare Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sciota Street over Hare Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.