US Bridges

Hilton Avenue over Blacksmith Run

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft SW of Long Street · Structure no. 000000000040151

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilton Avenue over Blacksmith Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hilton Avenue over Blacksmith Run in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHilton Avenue
CrossesBlacksmith Run
Location500 Ft SW of Long Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8074, -78.4556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Hilton Avenue over Blacksmith Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilton Avenue over Blacksmith Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Hilton Avenue over Blacksmith Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hilton Avenue over Blacksmith Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hilton Avenue over Blacksmith Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.