US Bridges

T-328 (CO.BR.#8) over Sugar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 M. W. of W. Burlingto · Structure no. 000000000006678

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-328 (CO.BR.#8) over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-328 (CO.BR.#8) over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 118 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-328 (CO.BR.#8)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.2 M. W. of W. Burlingto
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.76226, -76.69925
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$809,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-328 (CO.BR.#8) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is T-328 (CO.BR.#8) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-328 (CO.BR.#8) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-328 (CO.BR.#8) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-328 (CO.BR.#8) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.