US Bridges

T373 Brewer Run RD over Potato Creek

FairPosted for load

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft West of SR 46 · Structure no. 000000000025597

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T373 Brewer Run RD over Potato Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying T373 Brewer Run RD over Potato Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 115 years old, older 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT373 Brewer Run RD
CrossesPotato Creek
Location1000 Ft West of SR 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.68651, -78.39187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$441,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T373 Brewer Run RD over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is T373 Brewer Run RD over Potato 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 T373 Brewer Run RD over Potato Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T373 Brewer Run RD over Potato Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T373 Brewer Run RD over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.