US Bridges

T-699 Hartman Road over Fourmile Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI E of T-603 Kirsch · Structure no. 000000000052847

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-699 Hartman Road over Fourmile Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-699 Hartman Road over Fourmile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-699 Hartman Road
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location0.25 MI E of T-603 Kirsch
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.0883, -79.98179
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 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 spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2012)
Projected traffic305 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-699 Hartman Road over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-699 Hartman Road over Fourmile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-699 Hartman Road over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-699 Hartman Road over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns T-699 Hartman Road over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.