US Bridges

SR 0079 Ramp C over Over Elk Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000016526

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,122
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 Ramp C over Over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0079 Ramp C over Over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079 Ramp C
CrossesOver Elk Creek
LocationMckean Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99768, -80.16698
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2024)
Projected traffic1,518 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 Ramp C over Over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 0079 Ramp C over Over Elk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0079 Ramp C over Over Elk Creek carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 Ramp C over Over Elk Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 Ramp C over Over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.