US Bridges

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Watson Run

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Vernon Township · Structure no. 000000000012878

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,524
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Watson Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Watson Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,524 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,901 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 6 Grand Army Hy
CrossesOver Watson Run
LocationVernon Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.61462, -80.25085
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,524 (2023)
Projected traffic15,901 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Grand Army Hy over Over Watson Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Watson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Watson Run carry?

About 10,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Watson Run?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Watson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.