US Bridges

SR 1004 Ptrlm.Cntr over Over Oil Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cornplanter Township · Structure no. 000000000033770

Built
1884
141 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1004 Ptrlm.Cntr over Over Oil Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 1004 Ptrlm.Cntr over Over Oil Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 141 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2032. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 1004 Ptrlm.Cntr
CrossesOver Oil Creek
LocationCornplanter Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.51681, -79.68275
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2024)
Projected traffic181 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1004 Ptrlm.Cntr over Over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 1004 Ptrlm.Cntr over Over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1004 Ptrlm.Cntr over Over Oil Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1004 Ptrlm.Cntr over Over Oil Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1004 Ptrlm.Cntr over Over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.