US Bridges

FR 150 over Kinzua Creek

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Miles South of FR 122 · Structure no. 091903000001017

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
1985 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 150 over Kinzua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 150 over Kinzua Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 91 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFR 150
CrossesKinzua Creek
Location0.2 Miles South of FR 122
RouteFederal Lands Road 150
Coordinates41.77193, -78.85725
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1985)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
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

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 150 over Kinzua Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is FR 150 over Kinzua 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FR 150 over Kinzua Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is FR 150 over Kinzua Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FR 150 over Kinzua Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.