Applegate Bridge over Sugar Camp Run
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Miles South of 844 · Structure no. 000000000035301
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Applegate Bridge over Sugar Camp Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Applegate Bridge over Sugar Camp Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2013. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Applegate Bridge over Sugar Camp Run built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is Applegate Bridge over Sugar Camp 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Applegate Bridge over Sugar Camp Run carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Applegate Bridge over Sugar Camp Run?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Applegate Bridge over Sugar Camp Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.