Old Warren Pike over West Pithole Creek
PoorPosted for loadVenango County, Pennsylvania · Oil Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000033904
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Warren Pike over West Pithole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Warren Pike over West Pithole Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Warren Pike over West Pithole Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Warren Pike over West Pithole 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Warren Pike over West Pithole Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Warren Pike over West Pithole Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Warren Pike over West Pithole Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.