US Bridges

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Spencer Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Township · Structure no. 000000000015841

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,055
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Spencer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Spencer Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,778 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 6 Grand Army Hy
CrossesOver Spencer Creek
LocationWayne Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.92829, -79.67858
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,055 (2024)
Projected traffic7,778 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Grand Army Hy over Over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Spencer Creek 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 Spencer Creek carry?

About 6,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.