US Bridges

US 6 over Long Run

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI East of Gaines · Structure no. 000000000032745

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,834
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Long Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Long Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,834 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,316 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesLong Run
Location0.6 MI East of Gaines
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.74821, -77.54436
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,834 (2024)
Projected traffic4,316 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Long Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 6 over Long Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does US 6 over Long Run carry?

About 3,834 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Long Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.