SR 505,PERRY HWY
Carrying SR 505,PERRY HWY over OVER MILL CREEK BRANCH
MILL CREEK TOWNSHIP, Erie, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 505,PERRY HWY
The SR 505,PERRY HWY bridge in Erie, Pennsylvania carries SR 505,PERRY HWY over OVER MILL CREEK BRANCH. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,220 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 505,PERRY HWY compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,220 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000016179
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 505,PERRY HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR 505,PERRY HWY against other structures in Erie and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 505,PERRY HWY?
SR 505,PERRY HWY in Erie, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 505,PERRY HWY inspected?
SR 505,PERRY HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,220 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 505,PERRY HWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 505,PERRY HWY?
SR 505,PERRY HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 505,PERRY HWY?
SR 505,PERRY HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 505,PERRY HWY and does age affect safety?
SR 505,PERRY HWY was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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