US Bridges

Unionci-Corry SR 6 over Beaver Run

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Township · Structure no. 000000000046700

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,599
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unionci-Corry SR 6 over Beaver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Unionci-Corry SR 6 over Beaver Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,599 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,715 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnionci-Corry SR 6
CrossesBeaver Run
LocationWayne Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.91833, -79.74517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,599 (2024)
Projected traffic5,715 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Unionci-Corry SR 6 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unionci-Corry SR 6 over Beaver Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Unionci-Corry SR 6 over Beaver Run carry?

About 4,599 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Unionci-Corry SR 6 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Unionci-Corry SR 6 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.