US Bridges

SR 4002 over Sugar Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 6 Mi.W.Of Altoona · Structure no. 000000000005797

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,533
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4002 over Sugar Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4002 over Sugar Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,670 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4002
CrossesSugar Run
Location6 Mi.W.Of Altoona
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47568, -78.51183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2024)
Projected traffic2,670 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4002 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 4002 over Sugar Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4002 over Sugar Run carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4002 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.