US Bridges

Miller Farm Road over Over Oil Creek

FairPosted for load

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Oil Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000033905

Built
1888
137 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Farm Road over Over Oil Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Miller Farm Road over Over Oil Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1888, so it is 137 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMiller Farm Road
CrossesOver Oil Creek
LocationOil Creek Township
RouteCity Street 7212
Coordinates41.56543, -79.65668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic140 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Farm Road over Over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Farm Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Miller Farm Road over Over Oil Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miller Farm Road over Over Oil Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Farm Road over Over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.