US Bridges

T-400 Prouty Road over Ayers Hill Branch

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 7 MI NE Costello · Structure no. 000000000030467

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-400 Prouty Road over Ayers Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying T-400 Prouty Road over Ayers Hill Branch in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesT-400 Prouty Road
CrossesAyers Hill Branch
Location7 MI NE Costello
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.6546, -77.9597
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.
Culvert5 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic196 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-400 Prouty Road over Ayers Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-400 Prouty Road over Ayers Hill Branch 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-400 Prouty Road over Ayers Hill Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T-400 Prouty Road over Ayers Hill Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns T-400 Prouty Road over Ayers Hill Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.