US Bridges

Poplar Street over B&p RR 1 Main 1 Siding

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 800 Ft West of US 6 · Structure no. 000000000040515

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Street over B&p RR 1 Main 1 Siding is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poplar Street over B&p RR 1 Main 1 Siding in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPoplar Street
CrossesB&p RR 1 Main 1 Siding
Location800 Ft West of US 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.663, -78.814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Street over B&p RR 1 Main 1 Siding built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Street over B&p RR 1 Main 1 Siding 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 Poplar Street over B&p RR 1 Main 1 Siding carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Street over B&p RR 1 Main 1 Siding?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Street over B&p RR 1 Main 1 Siding?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.