US Bridges

T-685 Sugar Ck.Dr. over Over Sugarcreek Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Creek Borough · Structure no. 000000000033946

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-685 Sugar Ck.Dr. over Over Sugarcreek Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying T-685 Sugar Ck.Dr. over Over Sugarcreek Trib. in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-685 Sugar Ck.Dr.
CrossesOver Sugarcreek Trib.
LocationSugar Creek Borough
RouteCity Street 7409
Coordinates41.42634, -79.88091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic700 by 2034
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-685 Sugar Ck.Dr. over Over Sugarcreek Trib. built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-685 Sugar Ck.Dr. over Over Sugarcreek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does T-685 Sugar Ck.Dr. over Over Sugarcreek Trib. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-685 Sugar Ck.Dr. over Over Sugarcreek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-685 Sugar Ck.Dr. over Over Sugarcreek Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.