US Bridges

SR 89 Lake Creek over Over Sixteen Mile Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Borough · Structure no. 000000000041234

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 Lake Creek over Over Sixteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 89 Lake Creek over Over Sixteen Mile 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 5,673 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,908 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89 Lake Creek
CrossesOver Sixteen Mile Creek
LocationNorth East Borough
RouteState Highway 89
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.20732, -79.83748
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,673 (2023)
Projected traffic7,908 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 89 Lake Creek over Over Sixteen Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 89 Lake Creek over Over Sixteen Mile 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR 89 Lake Creek over Over Sixteen Mile Creek carry?

About 5,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 Lake Creek over Over Sixteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 Lake Creek over Over Sixteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.