US Bridges

US 6 over Railroads SR & Susqriver

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Towanda River Bridge · Structure no. 000000000006047

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,796 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
15,819
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Railroads SR & Susqriver is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Railroads SR & Susqriver in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 15,819 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,245 by 2032. The structure is 1,796 ft (547.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesRailroads SR & Susqriver
LocationTowanda River Bridge
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76178, -76.44259
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,796 ft (547.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,819 (2023)
Projected traffic22,245 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Railroads SR & Susqriver built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Railroads SR & Susqriver 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Railroads SR & Susqriver carry?

About 15,819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Railroads SR & Susqriver?

The structure is 1,796 ft (547.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Railroads SR & Susqriver?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.