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Historic Bridges: Oil Creek

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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Total Bridges Found: 8

Center Street Bridge
HSR

Center Street (PA-6008, Business PA-8) Over Oil Creek in Oil City: Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 178 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Roadway: 34.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Tonawanda Engineering Corporation and Karl A. Miller

One of two nearly identical arch bridges, this bridge was designed by a Crawford county engineer even though it is in Venango County.

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Erie Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Western New York and Pennsylvania) Over Oil Creek in Oil City: Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Unknown

An attractive and unaltered example of a pin-connected railroad truss, this bridge contributes to a historic district.

Franklin Street Bridge
HSR

Franklin Street (PA-8) Over Oil Creek in Titusville: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 30.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Tonawanda Engineering Corporation and Karl A. Miller

This graceful arch bridge is the main bridge in Titusville and has an interesting connection with a county engineer.

Jersey Bridge
HSR

Drake Well Road (PA-1011) Over Oil Creek in Rural: Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1882 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio

This bridge's trusses and bracing were salvaged and placed on a replacement bridge.

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McClintock Bridge
HSR

PA-8 Over Oil Creek in McClintock: Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 312 ft. Main Span: 152 ft. Roadway: 28.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: T. J. Foley and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This massive-member truss bridge features an uncommon portal bracing design.

Miller Farm Road Bridge
HSR

Mill Farm Road (TR-635) Over Oil Creek in Rural: Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio

This is a large single-span Pratt through truss at 154 feet, and has a tall feeling to it.

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Perry Street Bridge
HSR

Perry Street Over Oil Creek in Titusville: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 130 ft. Main Span: 123 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1881 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio

This technologically significant truss bridge is a rare surviving bridge by the noteworthy Morse Bridge Company.

Petroleum Center Bridge
Eagle Rock Road Bridge
HSR

Eagle Rock Road (PA-1004) Over Oil Creek in Petroleum Center (Rural): Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 239 ft. Main Span: 117 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1884 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio

This ornate two-span structure is a beautiful centerpiece for Oil Creek State Park.

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