US Bridges

SR 27 Washington over Over Sugar Creek

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Troy Township · Structure no. 000000000012955

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,464
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 Washington over Over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 27 Washington over Over Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,031 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 27 Washington
CrossesOver Sugar Creek
LocationTroy Township
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.59201, -79.85646
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,464 (2024)
Projected traffic2,031 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 Over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 Washington over Over 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 October 2021.

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

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 Washington over Over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 Washington over Over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.