US Bridges

T-319 Dewey Ave over Marvin Creek

FairPosted for load

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 800 Ft NW of US 6 · Structure no. 000000000025573

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-319 Dewey Ave over Marvin Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-319 Dewey Ave over Marvin Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-319 Dewey Ave
CrossesMarvin Creek
Location800 Ft NW of US 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.7107, -78.5709
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-319 Dewey Ave over Marvin Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-319 Dewey Ave over Marvin Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-319 Dewey Ave over Marvin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-319 Dewey Ave over Marvin Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns T-319 Dewey Ave over Marvin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.