T-896 Sportsman RD over Over East Br. Oil Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SW Spartansburg · Structure no. 000000000013468
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-896 Sportsman RD over Over East Br. Oil Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-896 Sportsman RD over Over East Br. Oil Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 124 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-896 Sportsman RD over Over East Br. Oil Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is T-896 Sportsman RD over Over East Br. Oil Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does T-896 Sportsman RD over Over East Br. Oil Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-896 Sportsman RD over Over East Br. Oil Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-896 Sportsman RD over Over East Br. Oil Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.