US Bridges

Powell Ave. over Over CSX & NS Railroads

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000043484

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Ave. over Over CSX & NS Railroads is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powell Ave. over Over CSX & NS Railroads in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,999 by 2032. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPowell Ave.
CrossesOver CSX & NS Railroads
LocationMill Creek Township
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates42.08317, -80.16189
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,402 (2024)
Projected traffic7,999 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Powell Ave. over Over CSX & NS Railroads built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell Ave. over Over CSX & NS Railroads 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 2024.

How much traffic does Powell Ave. over Over CSX & NS Railroads carry?

About 3,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Powell Ave. over Over CSX & NS Railroads?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Powell Ave. over Over CSX & NS Railroads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.