US Bridges

T-512 Oliver Road over Elk Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 900 South of Dunn Road · Structure no. 000000000046146

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
807
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-512 Oliver Road over Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-512 Oliver Road over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-512 Oliver Road
CrossesElk Creek
Location900 South of Dunn Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.00786, -80.10281
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2013)
Projected traffic876 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollToll bridge
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-512 Oliver Road over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-512 Oliver Road over Elk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-512 Oliver Road over Elk Creek carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is T-512 Oliver Road over Elk Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns T-512 Oliver Road over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.