US Bridges

SR 3020 over Branch of Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .25MI.SW of Overshot · Structure no. 000000000006429

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3020 over Branch of Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 3020 over Branch of Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3020
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location.25MI.SW of Overshot
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76182, -76.52398
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2024)
Projected traffic184 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3020 over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3020 over Branch of Sugar Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3020 over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3020 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3020 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.