T-462 Smith Road over Little Scrubgrass Creek
FairPosted for loadVenango County, Pennsylvania · Scrubgrass Township · Structure no. 000000000033930
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-462 Smith Road over Little Scrubgrass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-462 Smith Road over Little Scrubgrass Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-462 Smith Road over Little Scrubgrass Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is T-462 Smith Road over Little Scrubgrass 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-462 Smith Road over Little Scrubgrass Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is T-462 Smith Road over Little Scrubgrass Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-462 Smith Road over Little Scrubgrass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.