US Bridges

Sugar Run Road over Sugar Run

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT North of Rt 58 · Structure no. 000000000026135

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Run Road over Sugar Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sugar Run Road over Sugar Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Run Road
CrossesSugar Run
Location1000FT North of Rt 58
RouteCity Street 7208
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47797, -80.49186
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sugar Run Road over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Run Road over Sugar Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sugar Run Road over Sugar Run carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Run Road over Sugar Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Run Road over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.