US Bridges

FR 119 over East Hickory Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Pennsylvania · S of Mckean Crns. FR119 · Structure no. 091901000001003

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 119 over East Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 119 over East Hickory Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 93 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 119
CrossesEast Hickory Creek
LocationS of Mckean Crns. FR119
RouteFederal Lands Road 119
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.64182, -79.33792
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1993)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 119 over East Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is FR 119 over East Hickory 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FR 119 over East Hickory Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is FR 119 over East Hickory Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FR 119 over East Hickory Creek?

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