US Bridges

T-883 Akerley Road over Ashtabula Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI S of Cherry Hill · Structure no. 000000000046577

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-883 Akerley Road over Ashtabula Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-883 Akerley Road over Ashtabula Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-883 Akerley Road
CrossesAshtabula Creek
Location1/2 MI S of Cherry Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.89572, -80.48784
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks12%
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-883 Akerley Road over Ashtabula Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-883 Akerley Road over Ashtabula 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-883 Akerley Road over Ashtabula Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is T-883 Akerley Road over Ashtabula Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns T-883 Akerley Road over Ashtabula Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.