US Bridges

SR 2023 President over Porcupine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Venango County, Pennsylvania · President Township · Structure no. 000000000033791

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2023 President over Porcupine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2023 President over Porcupine Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 2023 President
CrossesPorcupine Creek
LocationPresident Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.43933, -79.54546
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2023)
Projected traffic91 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2023 President over Porcupine Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2023 President over Porcupine 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2023 President over Porcupine Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2023 President over Porcupine Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2023 President over Porcupine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.