US Bridges

SR 6 W. Center St. over Over French Creek Trib

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Village Borough · Structure no. 000000000015829

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 W. Center St. over Over French Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6 W. Center St. over Over French Creek Trib in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,978 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 W. Center St.
CrossesOver French Creek Trib
LocationMill Village Borough
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.87672, -79.97115
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 W. Center St. over Over French Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 W. Center St. 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 W. Center St. 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 W. Center St. over Over French Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 W. Center St. over Over French Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.