US Bridges

State Street over Allegh.River Wny&pa RR

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · State Street Oil City · Structure no. 000000000033932

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,014 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,560
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Allegh.River Wny&pa RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Street over Allegh.River Wny&pa RR in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 13,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,014 ft (309.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesAllegh.River Wny&pa RR
LocationState Street Oil City
RouteCity Street 7302
Coordinates41.43078, -79.70919
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,014 ft (309.1 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,560 (2020)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street over Allegh.River Wny&pa RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Allegh.River Wny&pa RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Street over Allegh.River Wny&pa RR carry?

About 13,560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Allegh.River Wny&pa RR?

The structure is 1,014 ft (309.1 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Allegh.River Wny&pa RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.