US Bridges

T- 657 over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1.4MI. SE Farmington Hill · Structure no. 000000000057118

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T- 657 over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T- 657 over Elkhorn Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT- 657
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location1.4MI. SE Farmington Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.91183, -77.21692
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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- 657 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T- 657 over Elkhorn 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- 657 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T- 657 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T- 657 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.