US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Coleman Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E Port Allegany · Structure no. 000000000025236

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,952
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Coleman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6-US 6 over Coleman Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3,952 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesColeman Creek
Location2 MI E Port Allegany
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.79201, -78.24362
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,952 (2024)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-US 6 over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6-US 6 over Coleman Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6-US 6 over Coleman Creek carry?

About 3,952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 6-US 6 over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.