US Bridges

T-517 Goodban RD over Goodban Run

PoorPosted for load

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft S of Van Camp RD · Structure no. 000000000016417

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-517 Goodban RD over Goodban Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-517 Goodban RD over Goodban Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-517 Goodban RD
CrossesGoodban Run
Location300 Ft S of Van Camp RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.98455, -80.23328
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2015)
Projected traffic12 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-517 Goodban RD over Goodban Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-517 Goodban RD over Goodban 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-517 Goodban RD over Goodban Run carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T-517 Goodban RD over Goodban Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-517 Goodban RD over Goodban Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.