US Bridges

SR 38 over Sugar Valley Run

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Scrubgrass Twp · Structure no. 000000000048073

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,551
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Sugar Valley Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 over Sugar Valley Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,551 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,599 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesSugar Valley Run
LocationScrubgrass Twp
RouteState Highway 38
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.17368, -79.71993
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,551 (2024)
Projected traffic3,599 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 SR 38 over Sugar Valley Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Sugar Valley Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Sugar Valley Run carry?

About 2,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Sugar Valley Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 38 over Sugar Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.