US Bridges

SR 4002 over Sugar Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW of Altoona · Structure no. 000000000048942

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4002 over Sugar Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,590 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4002
CrossesSugar Run
Location2 MI SW of Altoona
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46784, -78.43966
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2024)
Projected traffic2,590 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4002 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4002 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 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4002 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.