US Bridges

SR 6 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. E.Of Luther Mills · Structure no. 000000000006043

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6 over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 8,617 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6
CrossesSugar Creek
Location4 Mi. E.Of Luther Mills
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78794, -76.5249
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,751 (2024)
Projected traffic8,617 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$437,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 6 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.