US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Genesee Fork Pine Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · West Pike · Structure no. 000000000030116

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,708
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Genesee Fork Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6-US 6 over Genesee Fork Pine Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 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
CrossesGenesee Fork Pine Creek
LocationWest Pike
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.77698, -77.71474
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 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 2041
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$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6-US 6 over Genesee Fork 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 Genesee Fork 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 Genesee Fork Pine Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Genesee Fork Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.