US Bridges

Harrisburg Run RD over Foster Brook

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 600 North of SR 346 · Structure no. 000000000069636

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisburg Run RD over Foster Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Harrisburg Run RD over Foster Brook in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarrisburg Run RD
CrossesFoster Brook
Location600 North of SR 346
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.97278, -78.59
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrisburg Run RD over Foster Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrisburg Run RD over Foster Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Harrisburg Run RD over Foster Brook carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harrisburg Run RD over Foster Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisburg Run RD over Foster Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.