US Bridges

U.S 6 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile North of Towanda · Structure no. 000000000006045

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S 6 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S 6 over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8,023 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,996 by 2032. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S 6
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.5 Mile North of Towanda
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.79459, -76.46267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 43 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,023 (2023)
Projected traffic10,996 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S 6 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does U.S 6 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 8,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is U.S 6 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S 6 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.