US Bridges

US 6 over Sugar Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .2 MI E of Sylvania Boro · Structure no. 000000000047237

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 over Sugar Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,984 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.2 MI E of Sylvania Boro
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.80393, -76.84161
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2024)
Projected traffic4,984 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 US 6 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.