US Bridges

SR 6 over Laning Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile West of Wysox · Structure no. 000000000040173

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,892
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Laning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6 over Laning Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,892 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,545 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 6
CrossesLaning Creek
Location1 Mile West of Wysox
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.76955, -76.42208
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,892 (2024)
Projected traffic16,545 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 6 over Laning Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 over Laning Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 over Laning Creek carry?

About 18,892 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Laning Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Laning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.