US Bridges

SR 6 - US 6 over Potato Creek

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Smethport Boro. Line · Structure no. 000000000044288

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,871
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 - US 6 over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6 - US 6 over Potato Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,871 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,457 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 - US 6
CrossesPotato Creek
LocationSmethport Boro. Line
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.80989, -78.4297
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,871 (2024)
Projected traffic5,457 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Potato Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 - US 6 over Potato 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 September 2023.

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

About 4,871 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 - US 6 over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.