US Bridges

T-532 (CO.BR.#35) over Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mi. East of Troy · Structure no. 000000000006667

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-532 (CO.BR.#35) over Sugar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-532 (CO.BR.#35) over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 104 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-532 (CO.BR.#35)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.2 Mi. East of Troy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78533, -76.76389
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic232 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-532 (CO.BR.#35) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is T-532 (CO.BR.#35) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-532 (CO.BR.#35) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-532 (CO.BR.#35) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-532 (CO.BR.#35) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.