US Bridges

U.S. SR 6 over Wyalusing Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Wyalusing Boro Bridge St. · Structure no. 000000000006061

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,182
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. SR 6 over Wyalusing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. SR 6 over Wyalusing Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 55 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 9,182 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,579 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. SR 6
CrossesWyalusing Creek
LocationWyalusing Boro Bridge St.
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.66511, -76.2612
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,182 (2023)
Projected traffic12,579 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. SR 6 over Wyalusing Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is U.S. SR 6 over Wyalusing 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 June 2024.

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

About 9,182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. SR 6 over Wyalusing Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. SR 6 over Wyalusing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.