US Bridges

T325 Marvindale RD over Marvin Creek

Poor

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft West of US 6 · Structure no. 000000000025574

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T325 Marvindale RD over Marvin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T325 Marvindale RD over Marvin Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT325 Marvindale RD
CrossesMarvin Creek
Location1000 Ft West of US 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.73346, -78.54292
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T325 Marvindale RD over Marvin Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is T325 Marvindale RD over Marvin 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T325 Marvindale RD over Marvin Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T325 Marvindale RD over Marvin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T325 Marvindale RD over Marvin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.