US Bridges

U.S. 6 over N. Br. Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .1 MI East Troy Boro · Structure no. 000000000006032

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 6 over N. Br. Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. 6 over N. Br. Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,549 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,845 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 6
CrossesN. Br. Sugar Creek
Location.1 MI East Troy Boro
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.79077, -76.77494
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,549 (2023)
Projected traffic15,845 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 6 over N. Br. Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 7,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 6 over N. Br. Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.