US Bridges

SR 86 W.B. over Over French Creek E.Br.

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Greenfield Township · Structure no. 000000000039552

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,915
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 W.B. over Over French Creek E.Br. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 86 W.B. over Over French Creek E.Br. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,915 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,352 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 86 W.B.
CrossesOver French Creek E.Br.
LocationGreenfield Township
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.12696, -79.78004
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 86 W.B. over Over French Creek E.Br. built?

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

What condition is SR 86 W.B. over Over French Creek E.Br. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 86 W.B. over Over French Creek E.Br. carry?

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

How long is SR 86 W.B. over Over French Creek E.Br.?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 W.B. over Over French Creek E.Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.