US Bridges

SR 6 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · East Troy · Structure no. 000000000006034

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,796
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 6 over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 84 years old, older 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 3,796 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationEast Troy
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76946, -76.73529
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,796 (2024)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$353,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 6 over 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 SR 6 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.