US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Commissioner Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI W Walton · Structure no. 000000000030108

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,876
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Commissioner Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6-US 6 over Commissioner Run 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 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 1,876 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,487 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesCommissioner Run
Location3 MI W Walton
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.77832, -77.82751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41 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 span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,876 (2023)
Projected traffic2,487 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6-US 6 over Commissioner Run built?

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

What condition is SR 6-US 6 over Commissioner 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6-US 6 over Commissioner Run carry?

About 1,876 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 6-US 6 over Commissioner Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Commissioner Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.