Dean Road over Little Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficVenango County, Pennsylvania · French Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000033880
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dean Road over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dean Road over Little Sandy Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 130 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Dean Road over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Dean Road over Little Sandy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Dean Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Dean Road over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Dean Road over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.