T-462 Boss Ave over Bennett Brook
PoorPosted for loadMcKean County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft South of SR 4011 · Structure no. 000000000025545
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-462 Boss Ave over Bennett Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-462 Boss Ave over Bennett Brook in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-462 Boss Ave over Bennett Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is T-462 Boss Ave over Bennett Brook 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T-462 Boss Ave over Bennett Brook carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is T-462 Boss Ave over Bennett Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-462 Boss Ave over Bennett Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.