US Bridges

SR 27 Washington over West Br Sugar Creek

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Troy Township · Structure no. 000000000012954

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,521
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 Washington over West Br Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 27 Washington over West Br Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 27 Washington
CrossesWest Br Sugar Creek
LocationTroy Township
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.58591, -79.87151
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2024)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 Washington over West Br Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 Washington over West Br Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 Washington over West Br Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 Washington over West Br Sugar Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 Washington over West Br Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.