US Bridges

T-576 Bj Road over Foster Brook

PoorPosted for load

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 100 South of SR 346 · Structure no. 000000000025565

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-576 Bj Road over Foster Brook is a steel culvert carrying T-576 Bj Road over Foster Brook in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-576 Bj Road
CrossesFoster Brook
Location100 South of SR 346
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.97137, -78.57466
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-576 Bj Road over Foster Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-576 Bj Road over Foster 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-576 Bj Road over Foster Brook carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-576 Bj Road over Foster Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T-576 Bj Road over Foster Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.