T-385 Valley Cross over Potato Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcKean County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft East of SR 46 · Structure no. 000000000025583
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-385 Valley Cross over Potato Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying T-385 Valley Cross over Potato Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 137 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-385 Valley Cross over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is T-385 Valley Cross over Potato 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does T-385 Valley Cross over Potato Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is T-385 Valley Cross over Potato Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-385 Valley Cross over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.