US Bridges

T-556 Tamarack RD over Trout Run

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft North of Bagdad RD · Structure no. 000000000016498

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-556 Tamarack RD over Trout Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-556 Tamarack RD over Trout Run 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-556 Tamarack RD
CrossesTrout Run
Location500 Ft North of Bagdad RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.95324, -80.02519
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2013)
Projected traffic215 by 2033
Trucks4%
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-556 Tamarack RD over Trout Run built?

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

What condition is T-556 Tamarack RD over Trout Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does T-556 Tamarack RD over Trout Run carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is T-556 Tamarack RD over Trout Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T-556 Tamarack RD over Trout Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.