US Bridges

SR 6-US 6 over Johnson Brook

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E Galeton · Structure no. 000000000030141

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6-US 6 over Johnson Brook is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6-US 6 over Johnson Brook in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,421 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 6-US 6
CrossesJohnson Brook
Location1 MI E Galeton
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.73997, -77.61798
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,390 (2024)
Projected traffic4,421 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 4,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 6-US 6 over Johnson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.