US Bridges

SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Patchel Run

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Creek Borough · Structure no. 000000000033841

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Patchel Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Patchel Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003 Patchel RD
CrossesOver Patchel Run
LocationSugar Creek Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.41923, -79.85134
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2024)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Patchel Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Patchel 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 4003 Patchel RD over Over Patchel Run carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Patchel Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 Patchel RD over Over Patchel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.