US Bridges

T-612 Lesher Road over Pithole Creek

FairPosted for load

Venango County, Pennsylvania · At Pithole · Structure no. 000000000033875

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-612 Lesher Road over Pithole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-612 Lesher Road over Pithole Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 128 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-612 Lesher Road
CrossesPithole Creek
LocationAt Pithole
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.51953, -79.58528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-612 Lesher Road over Pithole Creek built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is T-612 Lesher Road over Pithole 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T-612 Lesher Road over Pithole Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T-612 Lesher Road over Pithole Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns T-612 Lesher Road over Pithole Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.