T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run
PoorErie County, Pennsylvania · 750 N of Stancliff RD · Structure no. 000000000016454
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 561
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.
It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run 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 carry?
About 561 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T-480 Old RTE 99 over Lamson Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.