T-565 Fairground over Sewickley Creek
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Btw SR981 & T830 · Structure no. 000000000036937
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-565 Fairground over Sewickley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-565 Fairground over Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-565 Fairground over Sewickley Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-565 Fairground over Sewickley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does T-565 Fairground over Sewickley Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-565 Fairground over Sewickley Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-565 Fairground over Sewickley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.