US Bridges

T-545 Hanna Hall over W Br French Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1500 West of SR 89 · Structure no. 000000000042294

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-545 Hanna Hall over W Br French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-545 Hanna Hall over W Br French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-545 Hanna Hall
CrossesW Br French Creek
Location1500 West of SR 89
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.03314, -79.82785
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2013)
Projected traffic144 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-545 Hanna Hall over W Br French Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-545 Hanna Hall over W Br French Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-545 Hanna Hall over W Br French Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-545 Hanna Hall over W Br French Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-545 Hanna Hall over W Br French Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.