US Bridges

T527 Ashcroft RD over Little Chest Creek

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.Sw.Of Patton · Structure no. 000000000008748

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T527 Ashcroft RD over Little Chest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T527 Ashcroft RD over Little Chest Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT527 Ashcroft RD
CrossesLittle Chest Creek
Location1 Mi.Sw.Of Patton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62861, -78.66235
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T527 Ashcroft RD over Little Chest Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T527 Ashcroft RD over Little Chest 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T527 Ashcroft RD over Little Chest Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T527 Ashcroft RD over Little Chest Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T527 Ashcroft RD over Little Chest Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.