US Bridges

On Foreman Street over Tunungwant Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · City of Bradford · Structure no. 000000000025416

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Foreman Street over Tunungwant Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying On Foreman Street over Tunungwant Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 7,296 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,366 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOn Foreman Street
CrossesTunungwant Creek
LocationCity of Bradford
RouteState Highway 346
Coordinates41.95702, -78.6514
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,296 (2024)
Projected traffic8,366 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Foreman Street over Tunungwant Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is On Foreman Street over Tunungwant 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does On Foreman Street over Tunungwant Creek carry?

About 7,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is On Foreman Street over Tunungwant Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns On Foreman Street over Tunungwant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.