US Bridges

SR 27 North Main over Over Matthews Run

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Grove Township · Structure no. 000000000034002

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 North Main over Over Matthews Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 27 North Main over Over Matthews Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,107 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 27 North Main
CrossesOver Matthews Run
LocationSugar Grove Township
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.91727, -79.33552
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,107 (2023)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 North Main over Over Matthews Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 North Main over Over Matthews Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 North Main over Over Matthews Run carry?

About 1,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 North Main over Over Matthews Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 North Main over Over Matthews Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.