US Bridges

T-857 Leet Road over Twelvemile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft East of SR 1006 · Structure no. 000000000016445

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-857 Leet Road over Twelvemile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-857 Leet Road over Twelvemile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-857 Leet Road
CrossesTwelvemile Creek
Location600 Ft East of SR 1006
RouteCity Street 7210
Coordinates42.20201, -79.91002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2013)
Projected traffic136 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-857 Leet Road over Twelvemile Creek built?

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

What condition is T-857 Leet Road over Twelvemile 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-857 Leet Road over Twelvemile Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T-857 Leet Road over Twelvemile Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T-857 Leet Road over Twelvemile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.