US Bridges

SR 6 Columbus Ave over Over Hare Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Corry · Structure no. 000000000015843

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,097
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Columbus Ave over Over Hare Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 6 Columbus Ave over Over Hare Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 8,097 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,189 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 Columbus Ave
CrossesOver Hare Creek
LocationCity of Corry
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.93619, -79.63269
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,097 (2024)
Projected traffic10,189 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Columbus Ave over Over Hare Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Columbus Ave over Over Hare 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 Columbus Ave over Over Hare Creek carry?

About 8,097 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Columbus Ave over Over Hare Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Columbus Ave over Over Hare Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.