US Bridges

State Street over Canal Basin

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N of N Park&stat · Structure no. 000000000048245

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,827
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Canal Basin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Street over Canal Basin in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,827 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,152 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesCanal Basin
Location0.5 MI N of N Park&stat
RouteCity Street 7302
Coordinates42.13649, -80.08995
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,827 (2013)
Projected traffic4,152 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State Street over Canal Basin built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Canal Basin 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 State Street over Canal Basin carry?

About 3,827 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Canal Basin?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Canal Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.