US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Trout Brook

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E Roulette · Structure no. 000000000030084

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6-US 6 over Trout Brook 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 2,978 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,646 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesTrout Brook
Location1 MI E Roulette
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.77394, -78.13013
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,978 (2023)
Projected traffic3,646 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6-US 6 over Trout Brook built?

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

What condition is SR 6-US 6 over Trout Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6-US 6 over Trout Brook carry?

About 2,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 6-US 6 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.