US Bridges

T-548 Cherry ST over Walnut Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1000 South of Johnson RD · Structure no. 000000000016478

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,446
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-548 Cherry ST over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-548 Cherry ST over Walnut Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,446 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,654 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-548 Cherry ST
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1000 South of Johnson RD
RouteCity Street 7216
Coordinates42.06556, -80.05948
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,446 (2013)
Projected traffic2,654 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-548 Cherry ST over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-548 Cherry ST over Walnut 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-548 Cherry ST over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,446 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-548 Cherry ST over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns T-548 Cherry ST over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.