US Bridges

Erie Street over Conneauttee Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft SW of SR 99 · Structure no. 000000000016517

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,632
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie Street over Conneauttee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erie Street over Conneauttee Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 1,632 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,771 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesErie Street
CrossesConneauttee Creek
Location400 Ft SW of SR 99
RouteCity Street 7404
Coordinates41.87312, -80.13296
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,632 (2013)
Projected traffic1,771 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erie Street over Conneauttee Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erie Street over Conneauttee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Erie Street over Conneauttee Creek carry?

About 1,632 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Erie Street over Conneauttee Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Erie Street over Conneauttee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.