US Bridges

FR 602 over Willow Creek

GoodPosted for load

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Willow Bay Rec Area · Structure no. 091903000001030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 602 over Willow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 602 over Willow Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFR 602
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationWillow Bay Rec Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 602
Coordinates41.98774, -78.91287
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1990)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 602 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 602 over Willow 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 602 over Willow Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is FR 602 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FR 602 over Willow Creek?

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