US Bridges

T-672 Union Leboeu over S Br French Creek

PoorPosted for load

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft South of SR 0097 · Structure no. 000000000016483

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-672 Union Leboeu over S Br French Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T-672 Union Leboeu over S Br French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 496 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-672 Union Leboeu
CrossesS Br French Creek
Location1000 Ft South of SR 0097
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.9029, -79.8859
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2013)
Projected traffic538 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-672 Union Leboeu over S Br French Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-672 Union Leboeu over S Br French 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-672 Union Leboeu over S Br French Creek carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-672 Union Leboeu over S Br French Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T-672 Union Leboeu over S Br French Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.