T-994 Ashton Road over W Br French Creek
FairPosted for loadErie County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI N of Wilson RD · Structure no. 000000000016434
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-994 Ashton Road over W Br French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-994 Ashton Road over W Br French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-994 Ashton Road over W Br French Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is T-994 Ashton 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-994 Ashton Road over W Br French Creek carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is T-994 Ashton Road over W Br French Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T-994 Ashton Road over W Br French Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.