US Bridges

T-425 Deeter H.Rd. over Over Lt.Sugar Creek

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.S.Of Fauncetown · Structure no. 000000000013491

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-425 Deeter H.Rd. over Over Lt.Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-425 Deeter H.Rd. over Over Lt.Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-425 Deeter H.Rd.
CrossesOver Lt.Sugar Creek
Location2.5 Mi.S.Of Fauncetown
RouteCity Street 7227
Coordinates41.58203, -79.8702
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$432,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-425 Deeter H.Rd. over Over Lt.Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is T-425 Deeter H.Rd. over Over Lt.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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-425 Deeter H.Rd. over Over Lt.Sugar Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-425 Deeter H.Rd. over Over Lt.Sugar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-425 Deeter H.Rd. over Over Lt.Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.