US Bridges

SR 505 Glenwood Av over Over Mill Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000042158

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 505 Glenwood Av over Over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 505 Glenwood Av over Over Mill Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,666 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 505 Glenwood Av
CrossesOver Mill Creek
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 505
Coordinates42.10164, -80.07601
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,782 (2023)
Projected traffic9,666 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 505 Glenwood Av over Over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 505 Glenwood Av over Over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 505 Glenwood Av over Over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 505 Glenwood Av over Over Mill Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 505 Glenwood Av over Over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.