US Bridges

SR 103-PA 103 over Sugar Run

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SE Newton Hamilton · Structure no. 000000000026396

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103-PA 103 over Sugar Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 103-PA 103 over Sugar Run in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 103-PA 103
CrossesSugar Run
Location2 MI SE Newton Hamilton
RouteState Highway 103
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37359, -77.81333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2024)
Projected traffic276 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 103-PA 103 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 103-PA 103 over Sugar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 103-PA 103 over Sugar Run carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 103-PA 103 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 103-PA 103 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.