US Bridges

SR 6 Smock Bridge over Over Wnyp/Park Ave/Rd/Ck

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · West Mead Township · Structure no. 000000000012886

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,709 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Smock Bridge over Over Wnyp/Park Ave/Rd/Ck is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 6 Smock Bridge over Over Wnyp/Park Ave/Rd/Ck in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 72 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 19,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,524 by 2032. The structure is 1,709 ft (520.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 6 Smock Bridge
CrossesOver Wnyp/Park Ave/Rd/Ck
LocationWest Mead Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.62561, -80.15737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,709 ft (520.9 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,051 (2024)
Projected traffic22,524 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Smock Bridge over Over Wnyp/Park Ave/Rd/Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 6 Smock Bridge over Over Wnyp/Park Ave/Rd/Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 Smock Bridge over Over Wnyp/Park Ave/Rd/Ck carry?

About 19,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Smock Bridge over Over Wnyp/Park Ave/Rd/Ck?

The structure is 1,709 ft (520.9 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Smock Bridge over Over Wnyp/Park Ave/Rd/Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.