SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR
Carrying SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR over OVER OIL CREEK
CORNPLANTER TOWNSHIP, Venango, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR
The SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR bridge in Venango, Pennsylvania carries SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR over OVER OIL CREEK. It was built in 1884, making it 142 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 72.8 meters (239 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 72 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1884
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 72.8 m (239 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 72 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000033770
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR against other structures in Venango and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR?
SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR in Venango, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR inspected?
SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 72 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR?
SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR?
SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR and does age affect safety?
SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR was built in 1884, making it 142 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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