Erie Zoo Drive over Over Mill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficErie County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi.E.Of Peach Street · Structure no. 000000000016515
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Erie Zoo Drive over Over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Erie Zoo Drive over Over Mill Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Erie Zoo Drive over Over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Erie Zoo Drive over Over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Erie Zoo Drive over Over Mill Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Erie Zoo Drive over Over Mill Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Erie Zoo Drive over Over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.