US Bridges

SR 6 Cussewago St. over Over French Creek

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Cambridge Township · Structure no. 000000000012897

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,893
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Cussewago St. over Over French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 6 Cussewago St. over Over French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 91 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 2,893 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,622 by 2032. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 6 Cussewago St.
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationCambridge Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.77637, -80.10711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,893 (2024)
Projected traffic4,622 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$729,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Cussewago St. over Over French Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 6 Cussewago St. 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 August 2023.

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

About 2,893 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Cussewago St. over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.