US Bridges

T-556 Lehman Hl RD over Genesee Fork Pine Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft West of T-462 · Structure no. 000000000030453

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-556 Lehman Hl RD over Genesee Fork Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-556 Lehman Hl RD over Genesee Fork Pine Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-556 Lehman Hl RD
CrossesGenesee Fork Pine Creek
Location600 Ft West of T-462
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.876, -77.6888
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic40 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-556 Lehman Hl RD over Genesee Fork Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is T-556 Lehman Hl RD over Genesee Fork Pine 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-556 Lehman Hl RD over Genesee Fork Pine Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T-556 Lehman Hl RD over Genesee Fork Pine Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T-556 Lehman Hl RD over Genesee Fork Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.