T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run Tributary
PoorPosted for loadErie County, Pennsylvania · At S. Hill RD Intersect · Structure no. 000000000016452
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 695
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run Tributary in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 112 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 4 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run Tributary built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run Tributary 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-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run Tributary carry?
About 695 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run Tributary?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run Tributary?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.