T-636 Dewey Road over French Creek
PoorClosed to trafficErie County, Pennsylvania · 1500 NW of Stone Quarry · Structure no. 000000000016449
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-636 Dewey Road over French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-636 Dewey Road over French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889, so it is 136 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-636 Dewey Road over French Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-636 Dewey Road over French 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T-636 Dewey Road over French Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is T-636 Dewey Road over French Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-636 Dewey Road over French Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.