US Bridges

T-670 Hinkson Road over Over Little Sugar Branch

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mi. Sw. Frenchtown · Structure no. 000000000013430

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-670 Hinkson Road over Over Little Sugar Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-670 Hinkson Road over Over Little Sugar Branch in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-670 Hinkson Road
CrossesOver Little Sugar Branch
Location1.2 Mi. Sw. Frenchtown
RouteCity Street 7209
Coordinates41.59898, -80.03808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$443,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-670 Hinkson Road over Over Little Sugar Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is T-670 Hinkson Road over Over Little Sugar Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-670 Hinkson Road over Over Little Sugar Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-670 Hinkson Road over Over Little Sugar Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-670 Hinkson Road over Over Little Sugar Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.