US Bridges

SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Raccoon Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Springfield Township · Structure no. 000000000040943

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Raccoon Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5 West Lake Rd.
CrossesOver Raccoon Creek
LocationSpringfield Township
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.96469, -80.45941
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Raccoon Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 West Lake Rd. over Over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.