US Bridges

SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Kinzua Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Mead Township · Structure no. 000000000034011

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,813 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Kinzua Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Kinzua Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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.

It carries about 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2032. The structure is 1,813 ft (552.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 59 Kinzua Lane
CrossesOver Kinzua Creek
LocationMead Township
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates41.85817, -78.96193
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,813 ft (552.6 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2024)
Projected traffic2,401 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Kinzua Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Kinzua Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Kinzua Creek carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Kinzua Creek?

The structure is 1,813 ft (552.6 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Kinzua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.