US Bridges

On Tsr 601 over Foster Brook

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Foster Brook · Structure no. 000000000025566

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 601 over Foster Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying On Tsr 601 over Foster Brook in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 7,564 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,936 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOn Tsr 601
CrossesFoster Brook
LocationFoster Brook
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.97851, -78.61721
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,564 (2023)
Projected traffic10,936 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 601 over Foster Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Tsr 601 over Foster Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does On Tsr 601 over Foster Brook carry?

About 7,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 601 over Foster Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 601 over Foster Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.