US Bridges

SR 4012 Zimmerly R over Over Walnut Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000055833

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4012 Zimmerly R over Over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4012 Zimmerly R over 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 12,470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,848 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4012 Zimmerly R
CrossesOver Walnut Creek
LocationMill Creek Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.0665, -80.10942
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,470 (2023)
Projected traffic35,848 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4012 Zimmerly R over Over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4012 Zimmerly R over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4012 Zimmerly R over Over Walnut Creek carry?

About 12,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4012 Zimmerly R over Over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4012 Zimmerly R over Over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.