US Bridges

SR 770-PA 770 over Minard Run

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SE Degola · Structure no. 000000000048882

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,216
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 770-PA 770 over Minard Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 770-PA 770 over Minard Run in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,597 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 770-PA 770
CrossesMinard Run
Location3 MI SE Degola
RouteState Highway 770
Coordinates41.89835, -78.60937
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,216 (2024)
Projected traffic3,597 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 770-PA 770 over Minard Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 770-PA 770 over Minard Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 770-PA 770 over Minard Run carry?

About 2,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 770-PA 770 over Minard Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 770-PA 770 over Minard Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.