US Bridges

SR.5 East Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000042301

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,908
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR.5 East Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR.5 East Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,908 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,248 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR.5 East Lake Rd.
CrossesOver CSX Railroad
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.13065, -80.06195
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,908 (2024)
Projected traffic14,248 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR.5 East Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR.5 East Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR.5 East Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,908 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR.5 East Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR.5 East Lake Rd. over Over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.