US Bridges

Pa 427 Main Str. over Sugar Creek

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cooperstown Boro · Structure no. 000000000045585

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 427 Main Str. over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 427 Main Str. over Sugar Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 427 Main Str.
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationCooperstown Boro
RouteState Highway 427
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49872, -79.87024
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2023)
Projected traffic2,278 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 427 Main Str. over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 427 Main Str. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 427 Main Str. over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 427 Main Str. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 427 Main Str. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.