US Bridges

T-357 Porterfield over Over Mill Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Richland Township · Structure no. 000000000033917

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-357 Porterfield over Over Mill Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T-357 Porterfield over Over Mill Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-357 Porterfield
CrossesOver Mill Creek
LocationRichland Township
RouteCity Street 7216
Coordinates41.24589, -79.68718
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic140 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-357 Porterfield over Over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-357 Porterfield over Over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T-357 Porterfield over Over Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-357 Porterfield over Over Mill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-357 Porterfield over Over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.