T-427 over Dents Run
FairElk County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI NW of SR 555 Int · Structure no. 000000000039513
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-427 over Dents Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-427 over Dents Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-427 over Dents Run built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-427 over Dents 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T-427 over Dents Run carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-427 over Dents Run?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns T-427 over Dents Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.