T-490 Preisser RD over Elk Creek
FairCambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 Mi.Nw.Of Colver · Structure no. 000000000008727
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-490 Preisser RD over Elk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-490 Preisser RD over Elk Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-490 Preisser RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-490 Preisser RD over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T-490 Preisser RD over Elk Creek carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-490 Preisser RD over Elk Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-490 Preisser RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.