US Bridges

Kennedy Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft North of Miller ST · Structure no. 000000000025613

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kennedy Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKennedy Street
CrossesW Br Tunungwant Creek
Location100 Ft North of Miller ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.9597, -78.6476
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$481,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Kennedy Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek?

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