US Bridges

SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over Mill Run

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · City of Meadville · Structure no. 000000000012888

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over Mill Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over Mill Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,567 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,096 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 6 French Ck.Pwy
CrossesOver Mill Run
LocationCity of Meadville
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.63621, -80.15752
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,567 (2023)
Projected traffic6,096 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over Mill Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over Mill Run carry?

About 3,567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over Mill Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.