US Bridges

T-651 over Trib.Of N.Br.Sugar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 M W. of Columbia X-Rd · Structure no. 000000000006584

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-651 over Trib.Of N.Br.Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-651 over Trib.Of N.Br.Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-651
CrossesTrib.Of N.Br.Sugar Creek
Location1.3 M W. of Columbia X-Rd
RouteFederal Lands Road 0T650
Coordinates41.84044, -76.82688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-651 over Trib.Of N.Br.Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-651 over Trib.Of N.Br.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-651 over Trib.Of N.Br.Sugar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is T-651 over Trib.Of N.Br.Sugar Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-651 over Trib.Of N.Br.Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.