SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Sugar Creek
GoodVenango County, Pennsylvania · Oakland Township · Structure no. 000000000033766
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 623
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Sugar Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 623 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Sugar Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Sugar Creek carry?
About 623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 428 Dempseytown over Over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.