US Bridges

T-523 Himrod Road over Leboeuf Creek

Poor

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1300 Ft East of SR 0197 · Structure no. 000000000046534

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-523 Himrod Road over Leboeuf Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-523 Himrod Road over Leboeuf Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-523 Himrod Road
CrossesLeboeuf Creek
Location1300 Ft East of SR 0197
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.97391, -79.98593
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2013)
Projected traffic142 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-523 Himrod Road over Leboeuf Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-523 Himrod Road over Leboeuf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does T-523 Himrod Road over Leboeuf Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is T-523 Himrod Road over Leboeuf Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T-523 Himrod Road over Leboeuf Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.