US Bridges

T-516 Old Zuck RD over Walnut Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1100 SE of Zimmerly Road · Structure no. 000000000016457

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-516 Old Zuck RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-516 Old Zuck RD over Walnut Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-516 Old Zuck RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1100 SE of Zimmerly Road
RouteCity Street 7213
Coordinates42.06109, -80.11696
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2013)
Projected traffic547 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-516 Old Zuck RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-516 Old Zuck RD over Walnut 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-516 Old Zuck RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-516 Old Zuck RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns T-516 Old Zuck RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.