US Bridges

T-313 Sherrod Hill over Cussewago Creek

Poor

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1500 East of SR 98 · Structure no. 000000000016412

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-313 Sherrod Hill over Cussewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-313 Sherrod Hill over Cussewago Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-313 Sherrod Hill
CrossesCussewago Creek
Location1500 East of SR 98
RouteCity Street 7204
Coordinates41.8578, -80.21975
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2013)
Projected traffic115 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-313 Sherrod Hill over Cussewago Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-313 Sherrod Hill over Cussewago 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-313 Sherrod Hill over Cussewago Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-313 Sherrod Hill over Cussewago Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-313 Sherrod Hill over Cussewago Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.