US Bridges

SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000016505

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,282 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4034
CrossesOver Cascade Creek
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.11833, -80.11667
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 42 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,278 (2023)
Projected traffic16,282 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4034 over Over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.