T406 Old Sterrett over Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadErie County, Pennsylvania · 450 E of Steamwood DR · Structure no. 000000000016458
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,146
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T406 Old Sterrett over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying T406 Old Sterrett over Walnut Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T406 Old Sterrett over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is T406 Old Sterrett over Walnut 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does T406 Old Sterrett over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,146 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T406 Old Sterrett over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T406 Old Sterrett over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.