US Bridges

SR 46-PA 46 over North Branch Cole Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 6 MI N E Smethport · Structure no. 000000000025263

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,747
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46-PA 46 over North Branch Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 46-PA 46 over North Branch Cole Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,747 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,057 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46-PA 46
CrossesNorth Branch Cole Creek
Location6 MI N E Smethport
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.87864, -78.48857
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,747 (2023)
Projected traffic2,057 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$407,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46-PA 46 over North Branch 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 North Branch Cole Creek carry?

About 1,747 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46-PA 46 over North Branch Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.