US Bridges

T-362 West Valley over W Br Potato Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft North of T-361 · Structure no. 000000000053501

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-362 West Valley over W Br Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-362 West Valley over W Br Potato Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-362 West Valley
CrossesW Br Potato Creek
Location1200 Ft North of T-361
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.6741, -78.3938
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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 T-362 West Valley over W Br Potato Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-362 West Valley over W Br Potato 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T-362 West Valley over W Br Potato Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-362 West Valley over W Br Potato Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-362 West Valley over W Br Potato Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.