US Bridges

SR 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 7MI NW of Port Allegheny · Structure no. 000000000053927

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek is a steel other carrying SR 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,131 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,519 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 155-PA 155
CrossesNewell Creek
Location7MI NW of Port Allegheny
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates41.88991, -78.35241
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,131 (2023)
Projected traffic2,519 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek carry?

About 2,131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).