T-541 Ables Road over Crooked Creek
FairErie County, Pennsylvania · 600 East of Holliday RD · Structure no. 000000000016476
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-541 Ables Road over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-541 Ables Road over Crooked Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 114 years old, older 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 5 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-541 Ables Road over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is T-541 Ables Road over Crooked 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-541 Ables Road over Crooked Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is T-541 Ables Road over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-541 Ables Road over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.