US Bridges

T-566 Shunpike Rd. over Le Boeuf Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 650 S of Townhall RD W · Structure no. 000000000039995

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-566 Shunpike Rd. over Le Boeuf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-566 Shunpike Rd. over Le Boeuf Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-566 Shunpike Rd.
CrossesLe Boeuf Creek
Location650 S of Townhall RD W
RouteCity Street 7216
Coordinates42.03371, -80.02906
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2013)
Projected traffic378 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-566 Shunpike Rd. over Le Boeuf Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-566 Shunpike Rd. over Le Boeuf Creek 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-566 Shunpike Rd. over Le Boeuf Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-566 Shunpike Rd. over Le Boeuf Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-566 Shunpike Rd. over Le Boeuf Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.