US Bridges

SR 6 over Morgan Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Sylvania Borough · Structure no. 000000000006028

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,059
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Morgan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6 over Morgan Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 68 years old, older 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 3,059 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,299 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6
CrossesMorgan Creek
LocationSylvania Borough
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.80514, -76.85781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,059 (2023)
Projected traffic5,299 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 6 over Morgan 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 3,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.