US Bridges

Bradleytown RD over W. Branch of Sugar Creek

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Plum Township · Structure no. 000000000054009

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
424
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradleytown RD over W. Branch of Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bradleytown RD over W. Branch of Sugar Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBradleytown RD
CrossesW. Branch of Sugar Creek
LocationPlum Township
RouteState Highway 427
Coordinates41.57485, -79.86513
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2024)
Projected traffic439 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Bradleytown RD over W. Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradleytown RD over W. Branch of 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bradleytown RD over W. Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bradleytown RD over W. Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bradleytown RD over W. Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).