US Bridges

SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Prather Run

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Oakland Twp · Structure no. 000000000046137

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Prather Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Prather Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 428 Dempseytown
CrossesOver Prather Run
LocationOakland Twp
RouteState Highway 428
Coordinates41.5484, -79.79394
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2024)
Projected traffic839 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 428 Dempseytown over Over Prather Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Prather Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Prather Run carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Prather Run?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Prather Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.