Willard Avenue over Bennett Brook
PoorPosted for loadMcKean County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft West of SR 4009 · Structure no. 000000000025616
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willard Avenue over Bennett Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willard Avenue over Bennett Brook in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Willard Avenue over Bennett Brook built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willard Avenue 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Willard Avenue over Bennett Brook carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Willard Avenue over Bennett Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Willard Avenue over Bennett Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.