US Bridges

SR 6 Main Street over Over French Creek

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Cambridge Springs Boro · Structure no. 000000000068215

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,829
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Main Street over Over French Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6 Main Street over Over French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,829 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,102 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 6 Main Street
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationCambridge Springs Boro
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.80494, -80.05586
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,829 (2024)
Projected traffic11,102 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Main Street over Over French Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Main Street over Over French Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 Main Street over Over French Creek carry?

About 5,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Main Street over Over French Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Main Street over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.