US Bridges

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Watson Run

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Vernon Township · Structure no. 000000000053527

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,524
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Watson Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Watson Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,524 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,114 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 Grand Army Hy
CrossesWatson Run
LocationVernon Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.61521, -80.23768
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,524 (2023)
Projected traffic16,114 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Watson Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Watson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Watson Run carry?

About 10,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Watson Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Watson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).