US Bridges

W Branch RD over West Branch Potato Creek

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Betula · Structure no. 000000000053933

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Branch RD over West Branch Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Branch RD over West Branch Potato 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesW Branch RD
CrossesWest Branch Potato Creek
LocationBetula
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.67127, -78.3997
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2024)
Projected traffic54 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Branch RD over West Branch Potato Creek built?

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

What condition is W Branch RD over West Branch Potato 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 W Branch RD over West Branch Potato Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Branch RD over West Branch Potato Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Branch RD over West Branch Potato Creek?

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