US Bridges

SR 3036 over South Fork Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S.Of Troy Boro · Structure no. 000000000006458

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3036 over South Fork Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 3036 over South Fork Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 52 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 5 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3036
CrossesSouth Fork Sugar Creek
Location1 Mi. S.Of Troy Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.76647, -76.7878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2023)
Projected traffic243 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3036 over South Fork Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 3036 over South Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3036 over South Fork Sugar Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3036 over South Fork Sugar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3036 over South Fork Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.