US Bridges

T-581 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI W of SR 19 · Structure no. 000000000068605

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-581 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-581 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-581 Elk Creek RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.5 MI W of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.99864, -80.06168
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-581 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-581 Elk Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-581 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-581 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns T-581 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.