US Bridges

Various Streets over Over Mill Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Under City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000016512

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,327
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Various Streets over Over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Various Streets over Over Mill Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 8,327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesVarious Streets
CrossesOver Mill Creek
LocationUnder City of Erie
RouteCity Street 7302
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.10797, -80.07319
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,327 (2009)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Various Streets over Over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Various Streets over Over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Various Streets over Over Mill Creek carry?

About 8,327 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Various Streets over Over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Various Streets over Over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.