US Bridges

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Van Horne Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Vernon Township · Structure no. 000000000012882

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Van Horne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Van Horne Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 20,457 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,048 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 6 Grand Army Hy
CrossesOver Van Horne Creek
LocationVernon Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.62249, -80.18111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,457 (2024)
Projected traffic28,048 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Van Horne Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Van Horne Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Van Horne Creek carry?

About 20,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Van Horne Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Van Horne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.