T-826 Mill Road over Brokenstraw Creek
PoorErie County, Pennsylvania · 750 East of Plank RD · Structure no. 000000000016501
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-826 Mill Road over Brokenstraw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-826 Mill Road over Brokenstraw Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-826 Mill Road over Brokenstraw Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-826 Mill Road over Brokenstraw 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-826 Mill Road over Brokenstraw Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is T-826 Mill Road over Brokenstraw Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T-826 Mill Road over Brokenstraw Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.