US Bridges

T-620 Wightman Rd. over Over Conneaut Outlet

PoorClosed to traffic

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · .7 Mi.Nw. SR 0285 · Structure no. 000000000013435

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-620 Wightman Rd. over Over Conneaut Outlet is a steel truss - thru carrying T-620 Wightman Rd. over Over Conneaut Outlet in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 128 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-620 Wightman Rd.
CrossesOver Conneaut Outlet
Location.7 Mi.Nw. SR 0285
RouteCity Street 7210
Coordinates41.53981, -80.10524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

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$807,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-620 Wightman Rd. over Over Conneaut Outlet built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is T-620 Wightman Rd. over Over Conneaut Outlet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T-620 Wightman Rd. over Over Conneaut Outlet carry?

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

How long is T-620 Wightman Rd. over Over Conneaut Outlet?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-620 Wightman Rd. over Over Conneaut Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.