US Bridges

US 6 over Mill Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W.Of Burlington B. · Structure no. 000000000006037

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,949
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 6 over Mill Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 95 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 4,265 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 Mi.W.Of Burlington B.
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.77714, -76.62205
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,949 (2024)
Projected traffic4,265 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 US 6 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 6 over Mill 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 US 6 over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is US 6 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.