US Bridges

T-487 Middle Road over Over Watson Run

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mi.W.Of SR-4007 · Structure no. 000000000041843

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-487 Middle Road over Over Watson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-487 Middle Road over Over Watson Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-487 Middle Road
CrossesOver Watson Run
Location.1 Mi.W.Of SR-4007
RouteCity Street 7230
Coordinates41.63787, -80.26233
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic560 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-487 Middle Road over Over Watson Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-487 Middle Road over Over Watson Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T-487 Middle Road over Over Watson Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-487 Middle Road over Over Watson Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-487 Middle Road over Over Watson Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.