T-479 Francis Road over Little Elk Creek
PoorErie County, Pennsylvania · 670 E of State Road · Structure no. 000000000016422
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 254
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-479 Francis Road over Little Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-479 Francis Road over Little Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-479 Francis Road over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-479 Francis Road over Little Elk 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-479 Francis Road over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 254 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is T-479 Francis Road over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-479 Francis Road over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.