T-400 Gudgeonville over Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadErie County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI S of Beckman RD · Structure no. 000000000016420
- Built
- 1837
- 188 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-400 Gudgeonville over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-400 Gudgeonville over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1837 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 188 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-400 Gudgeonville over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1837, making it 188 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is T-400 Gudgeonville over Elk Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does T-400 Gudgeonville over Elk Creek carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-400 Gudgeonville over Elk Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns T-400 Gudgeonville over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.