US Bridges

SR 6 Lakes to Sea over Over French Creek Trib

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Cambridge Township · Structure no. 000000000012901

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,893
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Lakes to Sea over Over French Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying SR 6 Lakes to Sea over Over French Creek Trib in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6 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 2,893 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,622 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 Lakes to Sea
CrossesOver French Creek Trib
LocationCambridge Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.79411, -80.08467
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,893 (2024)
Projected traffic4,622 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Lakes to Sea over Over French Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Lakes to Sea over Over French Creek Trib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 Lakes to Sea over Over French Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is SR 6 Lakes to Sea over Over French Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 6 Lakes to Sea over Over French Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.