FR 186 over S. Br. Kinzua Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcKean County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 Miles SW of FR 150 · Structure no. 091903000001020
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1993 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 186 over S. Br. Kinzua Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 186 over S. Br. Kinzua Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 186 over S. Br. Kinzua Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 186 over S. Br. Kinzua Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FR 186 over S. Br. Kinzua Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is FR 186 over S. Br. Kinzua Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns FR 186 over S. Br. Kinzua Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.