T-389 Sartwell RD over Newell Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcKean County, Pennsylvania · At Newell Creek RD · Structure no. 000000000025555
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-389 Sartwell RD over Newell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-389 Sartwell RD over Newell Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-389 Sartwell RD over Newell Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is T-389 Sartwell RD over Newell 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-389 Sartwell RD over Newell Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is T-389 Sartwell RD over Newell Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-389 Sartwell RD over Newell Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.