US Bridges

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over French Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Woodcock Township · Structure no. 000000000012894

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
762 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over French Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 53 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 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 4,274 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2032. The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 6 Grand Army Hy
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationWoodcock Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.74231, -80.13032
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length762 ft (232.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,274 (2024)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Grand Army Hy over Over French Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over French 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 August 2024.

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

About 4,274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.