US Bridges

Pa 994 over Sugar Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 231 Feet West of SR 3025 · Structure no. 000000000053404

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 994 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pa 994 over Sugar Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesPa 994
CrossesSugar Creek
Location231 Feet West of SR 3025
RouteState Highway 994
Coordinates40.23814, -78.10159
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2024)
Projected traffic467 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Pa 994 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 994 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 994 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Pa 994 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 994 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.