US Bridges

T-448 Fry Road over Shenango Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft North of SR 3008 · Structure no. 000000000016490

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-448 Fry Road over Shenango Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-448 Fry Road over Shenango Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-448 Fry Road
CrossesShenango Creek
Location1500 Ft North of SR 3008
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90668, -80.1648
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2013)
Projected traffic412 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-448 Fry Road over Shenango Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-448 Fry Road over Shenango 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-448 Fry Road over Shenango Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-448 Fry Road over Shenango Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns T-448 Fry Road over Shenango Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.