US Bridges

US 6 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E of Luther Mills · Structure no. 000000000006040

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 100 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Luther Mills
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78199, -76.57232
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 closed47.8 mi (77 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$691,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 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 US 6 over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is US 6 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.