Wellington Street over Sixteen Mile Creek
PoorErie County, Pennsylvania · 700 Ft East of SR 89 · Structure no. 000000000016521
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 536
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wellington Street over Sixteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wellington Street over Sixteen Mile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 536 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wellington Street over Sixteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wellington Street over Sixteen Mile 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Wellington Street over Sixteen Mile Creek carry?
About 536 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wellington Street over Sixteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Wellington Street over Sixteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.