US Bridges

SR 6- US 6 over Bloomster Hollow

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Kasson · Structure no. 000000000054711

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6- US 6 over Bloomster Hollow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6- US 6 over Bloomster Hollow in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,049 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 6- US 6
CrossesBloomster Hollow
LocationKasson
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.74997, -78.52637
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,049 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6- US 6 over Bloomster Hollow built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6- US 6 over Bloomster Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6- US 6 over Bloomster Hollow carry?

About 2,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 6- US 6 over Bloomster Hollow?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6- US 6 over Bloomster Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.