T-517 Plank Road over Over Little Sugar Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCrawford County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI.E.SR-2009 on T-517 · Structure no. 000000000013428
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-517 Plank Road over Over Little Sugar Creek is a steel other carrying T-517 Plank Road over Over Little Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 120 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-517 Plank Road over Over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is T-517 Plank Road over Over Little Sugar 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does T-517 Plank Road over Over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-517 Plank Road over Over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-517 Plank Road over Over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.