US Bridges

SR 446-PA 446 over Western Ny & Pa RR

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S Larabee · Structure no. 000000000025443

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 446-PA 446 over Western Ny & Pa RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 446-PA 446 over Western Ny & Pa RR in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 446-PA 446
CrossesWestern Ny & Pa RR
Location1 MI S Larabee
RouteState Highway 446
Coordinates41.90416, -78.38005
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2024)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 446-PA 446 over Western Ny & Pa RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 446-PA 446 over Western Ny & Pa RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 446-PA 446 over Western Ny & Pa RR carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 446-PA 446 over Western Ny & Pa RR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 446-PA 446 over Western Ny & Pa RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.