US Bridges

SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River N Br

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Linesville Borough · Structure no. 000000000012871

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,887
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River N Br is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River N Br in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5 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 3,887 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,544 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 6 Erie Street
CrossesOver Shenango River N Br
LocationLinesville Borough
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.6562, -80.42076
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,887 (2024)
Projected traffic7,544 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$697,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River N Br built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River N Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River N Br carry?

About 3,887 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River N Br?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River N Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.