US Bridges

SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Pithole Creek

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Allegheny Township · Structure no. 000000000042374

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Pithole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Pithole Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,206 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 36 Col.Drake Hy
CrossesOver Pithole Creek
LocationAllegheny Township
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates41.55576, -79.53702
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2024)
Projected traffic2,206 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Pithole Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Pithole 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Pithole Creek carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Pithole Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Pithole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.