US Bridges

T-721 Raymond Road over W Br French Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI E of Ashton RD · Structure no. 000000000016432

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-721 Raymond Road over W Br French Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T-721 Raymond Road over W Br French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-721 Raymond Road
CrossesW Br French Creek
Location1/2 MI E of Ashton RD
RouteCity Street 7209
Coordinates42.13062, -79.77371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2013)
Projected traffic62 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-721 Raymond Road over W Br French Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-721 Raymond Road over W Br French 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-721 Raymond Road over W Br French Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-721 Raymond Road over W Br French Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-721 Raymond Road over W Br French Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.