US Bridges

SR4003 over Sugar Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Bradys Bend NO.16 · Structure no. 000000000056756

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4003 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4003 over Sugar Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR4003
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationBradys Bend NO.16
RouteState Highway 0
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99221, -79.61467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4003 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4003 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR4003 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR4003 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR4003 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.