US Bridges

Barbour Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 200 West of S Center ST · Structure no. 000000000042420

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbour Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barbour Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarbour Street
CrossesW Br Tunungwant Creek
Location200 West of S Center ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.95626, -78.65469
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Barbour Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barbour Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Barbour Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barbour Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Barbour Street over W Br Tunungwant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.