US Bridges

FR 133 over East Branch Tionesta Crl

FairPosted for load

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 5.7 Miles S of T-315 · Structure no. 091904000001010

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 133 over East Branch Tionesta Crl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 133 over East Branch Tionesta Crl in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1948, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 133
CrossesEast Branch Tionesta Crl
Location5.7 Miles S of T-315
RouteFederal Lands Road 133
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.68839, -78.92328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1993)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 133 over East Branch Tionesta Crl built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is FR 133 over East Branch Tionesta Crl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FR 133 over East Branch Tionesta Crl carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR 133 over East Branch Tionesta Crl?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FR 133 over East Branch Tionesta Crl?

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