US Bridges

T-572 Bankson RD over Cherry Run

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 M NE of Rouseville · Structure no. 000000000047619

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-572 Bankson RD over Cherry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-572 Bankson RD over Cherry Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-572 Bankson RD
CrossesCherry Run
Location1.8 M NE of Rouseville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.49133, -79.65063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-572 Bankson RD over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-572 Bankson RD over Cherry Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T-572 Bankson RD over Cherry Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is T-572 Bankson RD over Cherry Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-572 Bankson RD over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.