US Bridges

T-555 Lowe Road over Lake Pleasant Outlet

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 800 Ft East of Juva RD · Structure no. 000000000042293

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-555 Lowe Road over Lake Pleasant Outlet is a steel culvert carrying T-555 Lowe Road over Lake Pleasant Outlet in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-555 Lowe Road
CrossesLake Pleasant Outlet
Location800 Ft East of Juva RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.98812, -79.89113
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2013)
Projected traffic78 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-555 Lowe Road over Lake Pleasant Outlet built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-555 Lowe Road over Lake Pleasant Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does T-555 Lowe Road over Lake Pleasant Outlet carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is T-555 Lowe Road over Lake Pleasant Outlet?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns T-555 Lowe Road over Lake Pleasant Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.