US Bridges

SR 1011 Drake Well over Oil Creek

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Drake Well Park Road · Structure no. 000000000040417

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1011 Drake Well over Oil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1011 Drake Well over Oil Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1011 Drake Well
CrossesOil Creek
LocationDrake Well Park Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.61514, -79.65704
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic1,032 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1011 Drake Well over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1011 Drake Well over Oil Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1011 Drake Well over Oil Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1011 Drake Well over Oil Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1011 Drake Well over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.