US Bridges

SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Creek Borough · Structure no. 000000000033758

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 92 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 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 427
CrossesOver Sugar Creek
LocationSugar Creek Borough
RouteState Highway 427
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.46003, -79.89066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,052 (2024)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$324,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek 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 427 over Over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.