US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Mt Jewett Boro · Structure no. 000000000025209

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,342
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6-US 6 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,342 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,348 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesBuffalo & Pittsburgh RR
LocationMt Jewett Boro
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.72468, -78.65254
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,342 (2023)
Projected traffic4,348 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6-US 6 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6-US 6 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6-US 6 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR carry?

About 3,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 6-US 6 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.