US Bridges

T-642 Smith Road over Over Little Sugar Branch

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 2.7 Mi. Sw. Frenchtown · Structure no. 000000000013429

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-642 Smith Road over Over Little Sugar Branch is a concrete slab carrying T-642 Smith Road over Over Little Sugar Branch in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-642 Smith Road
CrossesOver Little Sugar Branch
Location2.7 Mi. Sw. Frenchtown
RouteCity Street 7209
Coordinates41.59096, -80.06538
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-642 Smith Road over Over Little Sugar Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-642 Smith Road over Over Little Sugar Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-642 Smith Road over Over Little Sugar Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-642 Smith Road over Over Little Sugar Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-642 Smith Road over Over Little Sugar Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.