US Bridges

T-738 S Washington over Sixteen Mile Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI South of SR 426 · Structure no. 000000000016468

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,439
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-738 S Washington over Sixteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-738 S Washington over Sixteen Mile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-738 S Washington
CrossesSixteen Mile Creek
Location1/2 MI South of SR 426
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.20326, -79.82768
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,439 (2013)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-738 S Washington over Sixteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-738 S Washington over Sixteen Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-738 S Washington over Sixteen Mile Creek carry?

About 1,439 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-738 S Washington over Sixteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-738 S Washington over Sixteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.