US Bridges

Pa 764 over Sugar Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile South of Altoona · Structure no. 000000000047532

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 764 over Sugar Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 764 over Sugar Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,469 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,299 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 764
CrossesSugar Run
Location0.5 Mile South of Altoona
RouteState Highway 764
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46318, -78.42707
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,469 (2024)
Projected traffic16,299 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 764 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 764 over Sugar Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 764 over Sugar Run carry?

About 13,469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 764 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 764 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.