US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Roulette · Structure no. 000000000030082

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,357
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6-US 6 over Fishing Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 3,357 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationRoulette
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.78467, -78.1633
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,357 (2023)
Projected traffic4,684 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6-US 6 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6-US 6 over Fishing Creek 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 August 2023.

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

About 3,357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.