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On Tsr 438 over Kings Run

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW Ceres · Structure no. 000000000025476

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 438 over Kings Run is a concrete channel beam carrying On Tsr 438 over Kings Run in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 86 years old, older 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesOn Tsr 438
CrossesKings Run
Location1 MI SW Ceres
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99581, -78.27083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$405,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 438 over Kings Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is On Tsr 438 over Kings Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does On Tsr 438 over Kings Run carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 438 over Kings Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 438 over Kings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.