US Bridges

SR 6 Church St. over Over French Creek Trib

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Venango Borough · Structure no. 000000000012896

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Church St. over Over French Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 6 Church St. over Over French Creek Trib in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,309 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 6 Church St.
CrossesOver French Creek Trib
LocationVenango Borough
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.76886, -80.11447
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,309 (2024)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Church St. over Over French Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Church St. over Over French Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 Church St. over Over French Creek Trib carry?

About 4,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Church St. over Over French Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Church St. over Over French Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.