Garretson Street over West Branch Freeman Run
PoorPotter County, Pennsylvania · On Garretson St. · Structure no. 000000000030475
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garretson Street over West Branch Freeman Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garretson Street over West Branch Freeman Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garretson Street over West Branch Freeman Run built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garretson Street over West Branch Freeman Run 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 2023.
How much traffic does Garretson Street over West Branch Freeman Run carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garretson Street over West Branch Freeman Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Garretson Street over West Branch Freeman Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.