US Bridges

T-437 Delmar Road over Oswayo Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft NE of SR 44 · Structure no. 000000000025554

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-437 Delmar Road over Oswayo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-437 Delmar Road over Oswayo Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 117 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-437 Delmar Road
CrossesOswayo Creek
Location1000 Ft NE of SR 44
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.97946, -78.22802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$618,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-437 Delmar Road over Oswayo Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is T-437 Delmar Road over Oswayo Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T-437 Delmar Road over Oswayo Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is T-437 Delmar Road over Oswayo Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-437 Delmar Road over Oswayo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.