US Bridges

SR 6 S.Main St. over Over French Creek S.Br.

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Erie County, Pennsylvania · Union City Boro · Structure no. 000000000042418

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 S.Main St. over Over French Creek S.Br. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6 S.Main St. over Over French Creek S.Br. in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 115 years old, older 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 6,877 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,064 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 S.Main St.
CrossesOver French Creek S.Br.
LocationUnion City Boro
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.89812, -79.84579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,877 (2023)
Projected traffic11,064 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S.Main St. over Over French Creek S.Br. built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 6 S.Main St. over Over French Creek S.Br. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 S.Main St. over Over French Creek S.Br. carry?

About 6,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 S.Main St. over Over French Creek S.Br.?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 S.Main St. over Over French Creek S.Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.