US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Sartwell Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI E Port Allegany · Structure no. 000000000025237

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,952
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Sartwell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6-US 6 over Sartwell Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesSartwell Creek
Location4 MI E Port Allegany
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78885, -78.20661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,952 (2024)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$487,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6-US 6 over Sartwell Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 6-US 6 over Sartwell 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 Sartwell Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Sartwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.