US Bridges

T-573 Town Line RD over Kinzua Creek

FairPosted for load

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI East of SR 219 · Structure no. 000000000025577

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-573 Town Line RD over Kinzua Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-573 Town Line RD over Kinzua Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesT-573 Town Line RD
CrossesKinzua Creek
Location1/2 MI East of SR 219
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.7592, -78.6935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-573 Town Line RD over Kinzua Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-573 Town Line RD over Kinzua 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T-573 Town Line RD over Kinzua Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-573 Town Line RD over Kinzua Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-573 Town Line RD over Kinzua Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.