US Bridges

West Normal Street over Conneauttee Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft SW of SR 99 · Structure no. 000000000016518

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
747
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Normal Street over Conneauttee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Normal 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 747 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Normal Street
CrossesConneauttee Creek
Location500 Ft SW of SR 99
RouteCity Street 7404
Coordinates41.87072, -80.13172
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2013)
Projected traffic810 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Normal Street over Conneauttee Creek built?

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

What condition is West Normal 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 West Normal Street over Conneauttee Creek carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Normal Street over Conneauttee Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West Normal Street over Conneauttee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.