Historic Bridges: McKean County, Pennsylvania

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 8

Bordell Crossroads Bridge
HSR

Bordell Crossroads (TR-350) Over Cole Creek in Rural: McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This small pony truss has had load-bearing stringers added, but continues to display its unusual design details.

Coons Crossing Bridge
Delmar Road Bridge
HSR

Delmar Road (TR-437) (Coons Crossing Road) Over Oswayo Creek in Rural: McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 89 ft. Main Span: 87 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: York Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania

This bridge appears to be the work of the York Bridge Company based on its railing and other truss details.

Kinzua Bridge
Kinzua Viaduct
HSR

Railroad (Rail-Trail, Former Erie Railroad) Over Kinzua Creek in Rural: McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,053 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 21

Built 1900 By: Elmira Bridge Company of Elmira, New York

Although the center-section of this otherwise preserved monumental high level railroad bridge was destroyed in a 2003 tornado, the bridge remains a major regional attraction.

Larabee Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Conrail) Over Allegheny River in Rural (Larabee): McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Span: 152 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: A. & P. Roberts and Company of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania (Pencoyd Iron Works)

This is an attractive railroad through truss bridge with traditional composition.

X
Marvin Street Bridge
HSR

Marvin Street (US-6) Over Marvin Creek in Smethport: McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 31 ft. Roadway: 38.4 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1921 By: Unknown

This 1921 bridge was widened so it today displays the appearance of a 1946 bridge.

Poor Farm Bridge
Orchard Trail Bridge
HSR

Poor Farm Road Over Marvin Creek in Near Smethport: McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Unknown

This classic riveted pony truss has been left in place for pedestrian use with low-cost repairs enabling this.

Sacket Hollow Road Bridge
HSR

Sacket Hollow Road (TR-373) (Brewer Run Road) Over Potato Creek in Rural: McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York

This bridge is a classic Pratt pony truss with the unique pin caps used by the Groton Bridge Company.

Valley Crossroad Bridge
HSR

Valley Crossroad (Farmers Valley Road, TR-385) Over Potato Creek in Rural: McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 144 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: Variety Iron Works of Cleveland, Ohio

This beautiful bridge is an outstanding and extremely rare example of its builder.

Historic Bridges: McKean County, Pennsylvania

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