US Bridges

Lovell RD SR 2018 over French Creek S Br

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Concord Twp · Structure no. 000000000046749

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovell RD SR 2018 over French Creek S Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lovell RD SR 2018 over French Creek S Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLovell RD SR 2018
CrossesFrench Creek S Br
LocationConcord Twp
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.90439, -79.71364
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2024)
Projected traffic532 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 Lovell RD SR 2018 over French Creek S Br built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovell RD SR 2018 over French Creek S Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lovell RD SR 2018 over French Creek S Br carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lovell RD SR 2018 over French Creek S Br?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lovell RD SR 2018 over French Creek S Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.