US Bridges

SR 8 Franklin St. over Over Oil Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · City of Titusville · Structure no. 000000000012908

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,638
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 Franklin St. over Over Oil Creek is a steel arch - thru carrying SR 8 Franklin St. over Over Oil Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 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 6 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 4,638 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,435 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8 Franklin St.
CrossesOver Oil Creek
LocationCity of Titusville
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.62266, -79.67325
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,638 (2023)
Projected traffic5,435 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 Franklin St. over Over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 8 Franklin St. over Over Oil 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 Franklin St. over Over Oil Creek carry?

About 4,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 Franklin St. over Over Oil Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 Franklin St. over Over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.