Pennsylvania Route 146
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 146 is a 10 miles (16.1 km) long state highway
located entirely within McKean County
in the U.S. state
of Pennsylvania
. The western terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 6
in the Hamlin Township
community of Marvindale. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 46
south of Colegrove in Norwich Township
.
in the community of Marvindale in Hamlin Township
, heading southeast on two-lane undivided Clermont Road. The road passes farm fields before heading into forested areas. The route crosses into Sergeant Township
and becomes Red Mill Brook Road, continuing through woodland with a few patches of farms and rural homes. PA 146 makes a turn to the northeast to remain along Red Mill Brook Road as it continues through forests. The road curves to the east and enters Norwich Township
. Here, the route heads into a mix of rural farms and residences, briefly turning south before turning east onto Berts Crossing. PA 146 continues past more farmland, crossing the Potato Creek
before ending at PA 46
.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located entirely within McKean County
McKean County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 45,936 people, 18,024 households, and 12,094 families residing in the county. The population density was 47 people per square mile . There were 21,644 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The western terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 6
U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 6 travels east–west near the north edge of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from the Ohio state line near Pymatuning Reservoir east to the Mid-Delaware Bridge over the Delaware River into Port Jervis, New York. It is the longest highway segment in the Commonwealth. Most of it is a...
in the Hamlin Township
Hamlin Township, Pennsylvania
Hamlin Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 819 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 167.3 km²...
community of Marvindale. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 46
Pennsylvania Route 46
Pennsylvania Route 46 is a long state highway located in northern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 120 in Emporium. The northern terminus is at the Bradford Bypass, carrying U.S...
south of Colegrove in Norwich Township
Norwich Township, Pennsylvania
Norwich Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 633 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 95.6 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there...
.
Route description
PA 146 begins at an intersection with US 6U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 6 travels east–west near the north edge of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from the Ohio state line near Pymatuning Reservoir east to the Mid-Delaware Bridge over the Delaware River into Port Jervis, New York. It is the longest highway segment in the Commonwealth. Most of it is a...
in the community of Marvindale in Hamlin Township
Hamlin Township, Pennsylvania
Hamlin Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 819 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 167.3 km²...
, heading southeast on two-lane undivided Clermont Road. The road passes farm fields before heading into forested areas. The route crosses into Sergeant Township
Sergeant Township, Pennsylvania
Sergeant Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 176 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 80.3 square miles , of which, 80.3 square miles of it is land and...
and becomes Red Mill Brook Road, continuing through woodland with a few patches of farms and rural homes. PA 146 makes a turn to the northeast to remain along Red Mill Brook Road as it continues through forests. The road curves to the east and enters Norwich Township
Norwich Township, Pennsylvania
Norwich Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 633 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 95.6 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there...
. Here, the route heads into a mix of rural farms and residences, briefly turning south before turning east onto Berts Crossing. PA 146 continues past more farmland, crossing the Potato Creek
Potato Creek
This article is about the Pennsylvania river known as Potato Creek. For the Indiana State park, go to Potato Creek State Park.Potato Creek is a tributary of the Allegheny River in McKean County, Pennsylvania in the United States....
before ending at PA 46
Pennsylvania Route 46
Pennsylvania Route 46 is a long state highway located in northern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 120 in Emporium. The northern terminus is at the Bradford Bypass, carrying U.S...
.