US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Western Ny & Pa RR

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Port Allegany Boro · Structure no. 000000000045169

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Western Ny & Pa RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6-US 6 over Western Ny & Pa RR 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 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesWestern Ny & Pa RR
LocationPort Allegany Boro
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.81943, -78.28971
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,497 (2024)
Projected traffic2,954 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6-US 6 over Western Ny & Pa RR built?

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

What condition is SR 6-US 6 over Western Ny & Pa RR 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 Western Ny & Pa RR carry?

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

How long is SR 6-US 6 over Western Ny & Pa RR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Western Ny & Pa RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.