US Bridges

SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Elliotts Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Harbor Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000041233

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,635
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Elliotts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Elliotts Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,499 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 5 East Lake Rd.
CrossesOver Elliotts Creek
LocationHarbor Creek Township
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.18071, -79.97294
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,635 (2024)
Projected traffic10,499 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 East Lake Rd. over Over Elliotts Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Elliotts 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Elliotts Creek carry?

About 6,635 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Elliotts Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 East Lake Rd. over Over Elliotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.