US Bridges

U.S. 6 over Sugar Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Sylvania Borough · Structure no. 000000000006029

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,993
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 6 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. 6 over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 3,993 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,223 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesU.S. 6
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationSylvania Borough
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.80528, -76.84828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,993 (2024)
Projected traffic5,223 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 6 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is U.S. 6 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 6 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 6 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 6 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.