US Bridges

Pa 731 over Mckees Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mi.S.Of Amaranth Exit · Structure no. 000000000017861

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 731 over Mckees Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 731 over Mckees Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 731
CrossesMckees Run
Location0.4 Mi.S.Of Amaranth Exit
RouteState Highway 731
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79719, -78.25185
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2023)
Projected traffic306 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$737,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 731 over Mckees Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 731 over Mckees Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 731 over Mckees Run carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 731 over Mckees Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 731 over Mckees Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.