US Bridges

SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Lebouef Township · Structure no. 000000000043539

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,978 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 6 Perry Hwy.
CrossesOver French Creek
LocationLebouef Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.88228, -79.99936
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,978 (2024)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek carry?

About 2,978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Perry Hwy. over Over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.