US Bridges

SR 46-PA 46 over Cole Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Farmers Valley · Structure no. 000000000025260

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,434
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46-PA 46 over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 46-PA 46 over Cole Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 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 6 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 2,434 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,744 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46-PA 46
CrossesCole Creek
LocationFarmers Valley
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.85845, -78.44753
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,434 (2023)
Projected traffic3,744 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$578,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46-PA 46 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 46-PA 46 over Cole 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46-PA 46 over Cole Creek carry?

About 2,434 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 46-PA 46 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46-PA 46 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.