T-518 Beason Road over Conneauttee Creek
PoorErie County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of SR 99 · Structure no. 000000000016492
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-518 Beason Road over Conneauttee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-518 Beason Road over Conneauttee Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 years old, older 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-518 Beason Road over Conneauttee Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is T-518 Beason Road over Conneauttee 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T-518 Beason Road over Conneauttee Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is T-518 Beason Road over Conneauttee Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns T-518 Beason Road over Conneauttee Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.