US Bridges

T-751 Creek Road over Over Cussewago Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI.E.TR-98 Cussewago · Structure no. 000000000013421

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-751 Creek Road over Over Cussewago Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-751 Creek Road over Over Cussewago Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-751 Creek Road
CrossesOver Cussewago Creek
Location0.25 MI.E.TR-98 Cussewago
RouteCity Street 7206
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.75991, -80.23924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$758,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-751 Creek Road over Over Cussewago Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is T-751 Creek Road over Over Cussewago 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-751 Creek Road over Over Cussewago Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-751 Creek Road over Over Cussewago Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-751 Creek Road over Over Cussewago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.