US Bridges

SR 4010 Sugar CR over Over Sugar Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Creek Borough · Structure no. 000000000033851

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
895
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4010 Sugar CR over Over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4010 Sugar CR over Over Sugar Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 105 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 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4010 Sugar CR
CrossesOver Sugar Creek
LocationSugar Creek Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.41894, -79.87571
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2024)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4010 Sugar CR over Over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 4010 Sugar CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4010 Sugar CR over Over Sugar Creek carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4010 Sugar CR over Over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4010 Sugar CR over Over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.