US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Allegheny River

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of SR 155 · Structure no. 000000000045165

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Allegheny River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6-US 6 over Allegheny River in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,497 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,954 by 2044. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesAllegheny River
Location1 Mile East of SR 155
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.81859, -78.29327
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,497 (2024)
Projected traffic2,954 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Allegheny River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6-US 6 over Allegheny River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6-US 6 over Allegheny River carry?

About 2,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 6-US 6 over Allegheny River?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.