US Bridges

US 6 over Tributary Sugar Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 4MI.W. of Burlingtonboro · Structure no. 000000000006035

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,796
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Tributary Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 over Tributary Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 101 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 3,796 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,151 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesTributary Sugar Creek
Location4MI.W. of Burlingtonboro
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.76228, -76.68826
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,796 (2024)
Projected traffic6,151 by 2032
Trucks18%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Tributary Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 6 over Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Tributary Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is US 6 over Tributary Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Tributary Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.