US Bridges

T-463 Niemeyer RD over Leboeuf Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft SE of SR 505 · Structure no. 000000000016497

Built
1875
150 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-463 Niemeyer RD over Leboeuf Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying T-463 Niemeyer RD over Leboeuf Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1875, so it is 150 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-463 Niemeyer RD
CrossesLeboeuf Creek
Location1500 Ft SE of SR 505
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.9411, -79.96336
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-463 Niemeyer RD over Leboeuf Creek built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-463 Niemeyer RD over Leboeuf 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-463 Niemeyer RD over Leboeuf Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is T-463 Niemeyer RD over Leboeuf Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T-463 Niemeyer RD over Leboeuf Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.