SR79 Ramp B EX.174 over Over Elk Creek
FairErie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000016527
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,181
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR79 Ramp B EX.174 over Over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR79 Ramp B EX.174 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 6 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 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 961 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR79 Ramp B EX.174 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 SR79 Ramp B EX.174 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 SR79 Ramp B EX.174 over Over Elk Creek carry?
About 1,181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR79 Ramp B EX.174 over Over Elk Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR79 Ramp B EX.174 over Over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.