US Bridges

Franklin Avenue over Over BNSF & CSX RR

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft.S.Of E. 12th St. · Structure no. 000000000016509

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,462
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Avenue over Over BNSF & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin Avenue over Over BNSF & CSX RR in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 82 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 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 9,462 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,266 by 2033. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Avenue
CrossesOver BNSF & CSX RR
Location200 Ft.S.Of E. 12th St.
RouteCity Street 7302
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.1386, -80.03167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,462 (2013)
Projected traffic10,266 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Avenue over Over BNSF & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Franklin Avenue over Over BNSF & CSX RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Avenue over Over BNSF & CSX RR carry?

About 9,462 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Avenue over Over BNSF & CSX RR?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Avenue over Over BNSF & CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.