US Bridges

SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek Trib

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Lebouef Township · Structure no. 000000000015826

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek Trib in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 102 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 5 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 2,978 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 6 Perry Hwy.
CrossesOver French Creek Trib
LocationLebouef Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.87918, -79.98875
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,978 (2024)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SR 6 Perry Hwy. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek Trib carry?

About 2,978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.