US Bridges

T-661 Reichert RD over Elk Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 400 S of Dunn Valley RD · Structure no. 000000000047697

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,768
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-661 Reichert RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-661 Reichert RD over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-661 Reichert RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location400 S of Dunn Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.00767, -80.12236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,768 (2013)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-661 Reichert RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-661 Reichert RD over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does T-661 Reichert RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 1,768 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is T-661 Reichert RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-661 Reichert RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.