US Bridges

SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Township · Structure no. 000000000033760

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
958
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2032. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 427
CrossesOver Sugar Creek
LocationJackson Township
RouteState Highway 427
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47997, -79.88159
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic958 (2024)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$604,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek carry?

About 958 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 427 over Over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.