US Bridges

SR 86 W.B. over Over SR 89 Beaver Dam RD

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Greenfield Township · Structure no. 000000000039551

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,915
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 W.B. over Over SR 89 Beaver Dam RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 86 W.B. over Over SR 89 Beaver Dam RD in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 3,915 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,352 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 86 W.B.
CrossesOver SR 89 Beaver Dam RD
LocationGreenfield Township
RouteInterstate 86
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.13801, -79.82203
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,915 (2024)
Projected traffic5,352 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 86 W.B. over Over SR 89 Beaver Dam RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 86 W.B. over Over SR 89 Beaver Dam RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 86 W.B. over Over SR 89 Beaver Dam RD carry?

About 3,915 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 W.B. over Over SR 89 Beaver Dam RD?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 W.B. over Over SR 89 Beaver Dam RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.