US Bridges

SR 322 28th Div.Hy over Over Patchell Run

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Creek Borough · Structure no. 000000000033749

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322 28th Div.Hy over Over Patchell Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 322 28th Div.Hy over Over Patchell Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4,619 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,013 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322 28th Div.Hy
CrossesOver Patchell Run
LocationSugar Creek Borough
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.41452, -79.85469
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,619 (2023)
Projected traffic7,013 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322 28th Div.Hy over Over Patchell Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322 28th Div.Hy over Over Patchell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322 28th Div.Hy over Over Patchell Run carry?

About 4,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 322 28th Div.Hy over Over Patchell Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322 28th Div.Hy over Over Patchell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.