Gifford Road over Prather Creek
PoorVenango County, Pennsylvania · Plum Township · Structure no. 000000000033912
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gifford Road over Prather Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gifford Road over Prather Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gifford Road over Prather Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Gifford Road over Prather 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 Gifford Road over Prather Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gifford Road over Prather Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Gifford Road over Prather Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.