T-557 (CO.BR..6) over Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadBradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.1 Mi. E. of Burlington · Structure no. 000000000006576
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-557 (CO.BR..6) over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-557 (CO.BR..6) over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 113 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-557 (CO.BR..6) over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is T-557 (CO.BR..6) over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does T-557 (CO.BR..6) over Sugar Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is T-557 (CO.BR..6) over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-557 (CO.BR..6) over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.