US Bridges

SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over French Creek

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Woodcock Township · Structure no. 000000000012892

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,823
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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 5,823 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,429 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 6 French Ck.Pwy
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationWoodcock Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.6932, -80.15771
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,823 (2024)
Projected traffic9,429 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$363,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over French Creek 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 May 2024.

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

About 5,823 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.