US Bridges

Bennett Street over Barden Brook

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 350 Ft N of Mechanic ST · Structure no. 000000000025617

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Street over Barden Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Bennett Street over Barden Brook in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBennett Street
CrossesBarden Brook
Location350 Ft N of Mechanic ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.954, -78.3827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennett Street over Barden Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett Street over Barden Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett Street over Barden Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bennett Street over Barden Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Bennett Street over Barden Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.