US Bridges

Sharp Road over Lt. Conneauttee

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000045522

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharp Road over Lt. Conneauttee is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharp Road over Lt. Conneauttee in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSharp Road
CrossesLt. Conneauttee
LocationWashington Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.89413, -80.05522
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sharp Road over Lt. Conneauttee built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharp Road over Lt. Conneauttee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sharp Road over Lt. Conneauttee carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sharp Road over Lt. Conneauttee?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sharp Road over Lt. Conneauttee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.