Dotterer Road over Trib. to Allegheny River
PoorPosted for loadVenango County, Pennsylvania · Rockland Twp · Structure no. 000000000047236
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dotterer Road over Trib. to Allegheny River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dotterer Road over Trib. to Allegheny River in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dotterer Road over Trib. to Allegheny River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dotterer Road over Trib. to Allegheny River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Dotterer Road over Trib. to Allegheny River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dotterer Road over Trib. to Allegheny River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dotterer Road over Trib. to Allegheny River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.