US Bridges

Elk Park Road over Elk Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1400 North of Creek RD · Structure no. 000000000044406

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,041
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Park Road over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Park Road over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,129 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElk Park Road
CrossesElk Creek
Location1400 North of Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.00636, -80.35329
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2013)
Projected traffic1,129 by 2033
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Elk Park Road over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Park Road over Elk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Elk Park Road over Elk Creek carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elk Park Road over Elk Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Park Road over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.