US Bridges

T-690 Malbett Pl over Twelve Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, Pennsylvania · At SR 1006 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000016441

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-690 Malbett Pl over Twelve Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-690 Malbett Pl over Twelve Mile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-690 Malbett Pl
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
LocationAt SR 1006 Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.20478, -79.91336
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic38 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-690 Malbett Pl over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is T-690 Malbett Pl over Twelve Mile 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-690 Malbett Pl over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-690 Malbett Pl over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T-690 Malbett Pl over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.