US Bridges

Grubb Road over Walnut Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000053782

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grubb Road over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grubb Road over Walnut Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,314 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,598 by 2037. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrubb Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationMill Creek Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.0574, -80.14813
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,314 (2024)
Projected traffic4,598 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grubb Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grubb Road over Walnut 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Grubb Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 5,314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grubb Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Grubb Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).