US Bridges

SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000016504

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 14,278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,283 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4034
CrossesOver Cascade Creek
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.11269, -80.11594
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,278 (2023)
Projected traffic16,283 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4034 over Over Cascade 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek carry?

About 14,278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.