Venango County Bridge Report Card
Venango County scores 48 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Venango County, Pennsylvania
Venango County has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 27 rated poor and 16 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.3% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,016 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Venango County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 48/100 (F). The county has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 27 in poor condition and 16 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,016 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 14.3% | 28.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.2% of measured traffic | 3.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 8.5% | 16.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 3.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 354,155 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 14.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 8.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,016 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Venango County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 3024 Savanah RD over Over Little Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1955 |
| T-685 Sugar Ck.dr. over Over Sugarcreek Trib. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1924 |
| T-647 Acel Road over Over Little Sugar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1910 |
| Williams Road over Middle Br. Sugar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1880 |
| T-589 Harper Road over Over Cherrytree Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1900 |
| SR 1004 Ptrlm.cntr over Over Oil Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 77 | 1884 |
| Dean Road over Little Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1895 |
| Old Rouseville Rd. over Cherry Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1915 |
| SR 62 Frnkn-oil Ct over Over Upper Two Mile Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,968 | 1956 |
| SR 38 over Over Pine Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,310 | 1926 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.