US Bridges

SR 46-PA 46 over Walcott Creek

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Crosby · Structure no. 000000000039503

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46-PA 46 over Walcott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 46-PA 46 over Walcott Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 46-PA 46
CrossesWalcott Creek
LocationCrosby
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates41.74671, -78.39102
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46-PA 46 over Walcott Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46-PA 46 over Walcott 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46-PA 46 over Walcott Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 46-PA 46 over Walcott Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46-PA 46 over Walcott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.