US Bridges

T-479 Bagdad Road over Trout Run

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI West of SR 19 · Structure no. 000000000040752

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
636
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-479 Bagdad Road over Trout Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-479 Bagdad Road over Trout Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-479 Bagdad Road
CrossesTrout Run
Location1/2 MI West of SR 19
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.9483, -80.0004
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2013)
Projected traffic690 by 2033
Trucks9%
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-479 Bagdad Road over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-479 Bagdad Road 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-479 Bagdad Road over Trout Run carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-479 Bagdad Road over Trout Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns T-479 Bagdad Road over Trout Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.