US Bridges

SR 4010 over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI W.0F Columbia X-Rd · Structure no. 000000000006469

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4010 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4010 over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 4010
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.5 MI W.0F Columbia X-Rd
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.83325, -76.80974
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4010 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4010 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4010 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 4010 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4010 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.