SR 46-PA 46 over Tunungwant Creek
PoorMcKean County, Pennsylvania · Bradford N Kendall Ave · Structure no. 000000000025277
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,989
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46-PA 46 over Tunungwant Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46-PA 46 over Tunungwant Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 4,989 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,115 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46-PA 46 over Tunungwant Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46-PA 46 over Tunungwant 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 46-PA 46 over Tunungwant Creek carry?
About 4,989 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 46-PA 46 over Tunungwant Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46-PA 46 over Tunungwant Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.