US Bridges

SR 197 Waterford R over French Ck. S. Branch

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Union City Borough · Structure no. 000000000052451

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 197 Waterford R over French Ck. S. Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 197 Waterford R over French Ck. S. Branch in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,575 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,016 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 197 Waterford R
CrossesFrench Ck. S. Branch
LocationUnion City Borough
RouteState Highway 97
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.9028, -79.85089
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,575 (2023)
Projected traffic8,016 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 197 Waterford R over French Ck. S. Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 197 Waterford R over French Ck. S. Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 197 Waterford R over French Ck. S. Branch carry?

About 5,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 197 Waterford R over French Ck. S. Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 197 Waterford R over French Ck. S. Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.