T-357,PORTERFIELD
Carrying T-357,PORTERFIELD over OVER MILL CREEK
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Venango, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-357,PORTERFIELD
The T-357,PORTERFIELD bridge in Venango, Pennsylvania carries T-357,PORTERFIELD over OVER MILL CREEK. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 T-357,PORTERFIELD 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
- 1901
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.2 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000033917
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-357,PORTERFIELD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare T-357,PORTERFIELD 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 T-357,PORTERFIELD?
T-357,PORTERFIELD in Venango, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-357,PORTERFIELD inspected?
T-357,PORTERFIELD'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-357,PORTERFIELD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T-357,PORTERFIELD?
T-357,PORTERFIELD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-357,PORTERFIELD?
T-357,PORTERFIELD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is T-357,PORTERFIELD and does age affect safety?
T-357,PORTERFIELD was built in 1901, making it 125 years old.
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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