T-534 Hamot Road over Elk Creek
PoorErie County, Pennsylvania · 1500 N of Elk Crk Road · Structure no. 000000000016477
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 669
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-534 Hamot Road over Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-534 Hamot Road over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-534 Hamot Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-534 Hamot Road over Elk 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T-534 Hamot Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 669 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is T-534 Hamot Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns T-534 Hamot Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.