US Bridges

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Baskins Run

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Township · Structure no. 000000000015839

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Baskins Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Baskins Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 87 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 7,587 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,785 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 Grand Army Hy
CrossesOver Baskins Run
LocationWayne Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.91784, -79.71622
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,587 (2024)
Projected traffic10,785 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Baskins Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Baskins Run 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 April 2023.

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

About 7,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Baskins Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Baskins Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.