North 4th Street over Foster Brook
PoorMcKean County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft North of SR 346 · Structure no. 000000000025568
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North 4th Street over Foster Brook is a steel culvert carrying North 4th Street 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North 4th Street over Foster Brook built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is North 4th Street 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 North 4th Street over Foster Brook carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is North 4th Street over Foster Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns North 4th Street over Foster Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.