US Bridges

SR 4022 Leech Road over Sankeys Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Grove Township · Structure no. 000000000026068

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4022 Leech Road over Sankeys Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 4022 Leech Road over Sankeys Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4022 Leech Road
CrossesSankeys Run
LocationSugar Grove Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.42788, -80.362
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2023)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4022 Leech Road over Sankeys Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4022 Leech Road over Sankeys Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4022 Leech Road over Sankeys Run carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4022 Leech Road over Sankeys Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4022 Leech Road over Sankeys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.