US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Pine Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E Walton · Structure no. 000000000030115

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,708
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6-US 6 over Pine Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,708 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,022 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesPine Creek
Location2 MI E Walton
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78161, -77.73719
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,708 (2024)
Projected traffic3,022 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$484,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,708 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

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

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.