US Bridges

T-780 Bort Road over CSX

PoorPosted for load

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft South of SR 20 · Structure no. 000000000016472

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-780 Bort Road over CSX is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-780 Bort Road over CSX in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2033. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-780 Bort Road
CrossesCSX
Location600 Ft South of SR 20
RouteCity Street 7214
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.22903, -79.78755
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2013)
Projected traffic254 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-780 Bort Road over CSX built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-780 Bort Road over CSX 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-780 Bort Road over CSX carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-780 Bort Road over CSX?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-780 Bort Road over CSX?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.