Whippoorwill Road over Little Sandy Creek
GoodVenango County, Pennsylvania · NW of Polk · Structure no. 000000000044349
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whippoorwill Road over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whippoorwill Road over Little Sandy Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whippoorwill Road over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whippoorwill Road over Little Sandy 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Whippoorwill Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whippoorwill Road over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Whippoorwill Road over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.