T-385 VALLEY CROSS
Carrying T-385 VALLEY CROSS over POTATO CREEK
1500 FT EAST OF SR 46, McKean, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-385 VALLEY CROSS
The T-385 VALLEY CROSS bridge in McKean, Pennsylvania carries T-385 VALLEY CROSS over POTATO CREEK. It was built in 1888, making it 138 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 44.5 meters (146 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T-385 VALLEY CROSS compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1888
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 44.5 m (146 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.8 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000025583
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
T-385 VALLEY CROSS is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare T-385 VALLEY CROSS against other structures in McKean and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T-385 VALLEY CROSS?
T-385 VALLEY CROSS in McKean, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-385 VALLEY CROSS inspected?
T-385 VALLEY CROSS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-385 VALLEY CROSS is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T-385 VALLEY CROSS?
T-385 VALLEY CROSS has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-385 VALLEY CROSS?
T-385 VALLEY CROSS is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is T-385 VALLEY CROSS and does age affect safety?
T-385 VALLEY CROSS was built in 1888, making it 138 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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