US Bridges

SR 6008 over Over Oil Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Oil City · Structure no. 000000000039597

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,381
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6008 over Over Oil Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6008 over Over Oil Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 3,381 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,221 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6008
CrossesOver Oil Creek
LocationOil City
RouteState Highway 0
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4427, -79.7064
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,381 (2023)
Projected traffic6,221 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6008 over Over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 6008 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6008 over Over Oil Creek carry?

About 3,381 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 6008 over Over Oil Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6008 over Over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.