US Bridges

West 6th Street over Over SR 4034

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000040830

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,131
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 6th Street over Over SR 4034 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 6th Street over Over SR 4034 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,737 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest 6th Street
CrossesOver SR 4034
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.11951, -80.11424
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,131 (2013)
Projected traffic7,737 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West 6th Street over Over SR 4034 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 6th Street over Over SR 4034 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does West 6th Street over Over SR 4034 carry?

About 7,131 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West 6th Street over Over SR 4034?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns West 6th Street over Over SR 4034?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.