US Bridges

SR 6 French Ck.Pwy over Over French Creek

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Woodcock Township · Structure no. 000000000012893

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1980
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 1936 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 89 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 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 6 French Ck.Pwy
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationWoodcock Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.70764, -80.14598
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$905,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.