US Bridges

US 6 over Wallace Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.E Ofburlington Boro · Structure no. 000000000006039

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Wallace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Wallace Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 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 6 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 3,751 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,563 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesWallace Creek
Location1MI.E Ofburlington Boro
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.70829, -76.91897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,751 (2024)
Projected traffic6,563 by 2032
Trucks23%
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$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 6 over Wallace 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 6 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 3,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.