US Bridges

SR 27 Central Av over Over Oil Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · City of Titusville · Structure no. 000000000012959

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,842
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 Central Av over Over Oil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 Central Av over Over Oil Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 27 Central Av
CrossesOver Oil Creek
LocationCity of Titusville
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.62708, -79.68699
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,842 (2024)
Projected traffic5,453 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$994,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 Central Av over Over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 Central Av 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 Central Av over Over Oil Creek carry?

About 2,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 Central Av over Over Oil Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 Central Av over Over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.