US Bridges

SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River Trib

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Pine Township · Structure no. 000000000012872

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River Trib in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4,296 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 Erie Street
CrossesOver Shenango River Trib
LocationPine Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.65604, -80.41053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,296 (2024)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River Trib 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 December 2023.

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

About 4,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Erie Street over Over Shenango River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.