US Bridges

SR 6 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.W.OF Burlington Boro. · Structure no. 000000000006036

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,949
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 6 over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, 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 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 3,949 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,035 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2MI.W.OF Burlington Boro.
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76698, -76.64793
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,949 (2024)
Projected traffic6,035 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$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 over Sugar Creek built?

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

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 3,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.