US Bridges

SR 1017 Center St. over Over Oil Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Oil City · Structure no. 000000000033654

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,768
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017 Center St. over Over Oil Creek is a steel arch - thru carrying SR 1017 Center St. over Over Oil Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 86 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 5,768 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,579 by 2030. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1017 Center St.
CrossesOver Oil Creek
LocationOil City
RouteState Highway 8
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43392, -79.70961
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,768 (2023)
Projected traffic6,579 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1017 Center St. over Over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 1017 Center 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1017 Center St. over Over Oil Creek carry?

About 5,768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017 Center St. over Over Oil Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017 Center St. over Over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.