US Bridges

T-331 Browntown RD over E Br Tunungwant Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft East of SR 219 · Structure no. 000000000025541

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-331 Browntown RD over E Br Tunungwant Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-331 Browntown RD over E Br Tunungwant Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 70 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-331 Browntown RD
CrossesE Br Tunungwant Creek
Location1000 Ft East of SR 219
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.88623, -78.65506
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-331 Browntown RD over E Br Tunungwant Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is T-331 Browntown RD over E Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T-331 Browntown RD over E Br Tunungwant Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-331 Browntown RD over E Br Tunungwant Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-331 Browntown RD over E Br Tunungwant Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.