US Bridges

Barbour ST over Bennett Brook

PoorPosted for load

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 200 West of N Bennett ST · Structure no. 000000000025607

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbour ST over Bennett Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barbour ST over Bennett Brook in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarbour ST
CrossesBennett Brook
Location200 West of N Bennett ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.9561, -78.6587
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barbour ST over Bennett Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barbour ST over Bennett Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Barbour ST over Bennett Brook carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barbour ST over Bennett Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Barbour ST over Bennett Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.