T-557 Teaberry Rd. over Iron Run
PoorElk County, Pennsylvania · .1 MI SW of SR 2008 Int. · Structure no. 000000000015768
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-557 Teaberry Rd. over Iron Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-557 Teaberry Rd. over Iron Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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-557 Teaberry Rd. over Iron Run built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is T-557 Teaberry Rd. over Iron Run 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T-557 Teaberry Rd. over Iron Run carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-557 Teaberry Rd. over Iron Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-557 Teaberry Rd. over Iron Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.