T-721 Lester Road over Over Paden Creek
PoorCrawford County, Pennsylvania · Steamburg Conneaut Twp. · Structure no. 000000000013418
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-721 Lester Road over Over Paden Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-721 Lester Road over Over Paden Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-721 Lester Road over Over Paden Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is T-721 Lester Road over Over Paden Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does T-721 Lester Road over Over Paden Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-721 Lester Road over Over Paden Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-721 Lester Road over Over Paden Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.