FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Buttermilk Hill Rd

Carrying Buttermilk Hill Rd over McCune Run

CANAL TOWNSHIP, Venango, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Buttermilk Hill Rd

The Buttermilk Hill Rd bridge in Venango, Pennsylvania carries Buttermilk Hill Rd over McCune Run. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 144 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Buttermilk Hill Rd compares

▲ 0.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Pennsylvania bridges
189
Bridges in Venango · 27 in Poor condition
Buttermilk Hill Rd 39.9 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.7 m (68 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
144 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000048299

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Buttermilk Hill Rd 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 Buttermilk Hill Rd 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 Buttermilk Hill Rd?

Buttermilk Hill Rd in Venango, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Buttermilk Hill Rd inspected?

Buttermilk Hill Rd'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 144 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Buttermilk Hill Rd is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Buttermilk Hill Rd?

Buttermilk Hill Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Buttermilk Hill Rd?

Buttermilk Hill Rd is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is Buttermilk Hill Rd and does age affect safety?

Buttermilk Hill Rd was built in 2013, making it 13 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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