US Bridges

6th Mul Pine Sts over Carbon Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Sixth Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000029394

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,105
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Mul Pine Sts over Carbon Run is a concrete culvert carrying 6th Mul Pine Sts over Carbon Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Carries6th Mul Pine Sts
CrossesCarbon Run
LocationSixth Street Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7849, -76.56004
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2019)
Projected traffic1,709 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$567,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Mul Pine Sts over Carbon Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Mul Pine Sts over Carbon Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Mul Pine Sts over Carbon Run carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 6th Mul Pine Sts over Carbon Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Mul Pine Sts over Carbon Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.