US Bridges

SR 6 over Over Dantz Run

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 8 MI W of Wellsboro · Structure no. 000000000032753

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,801
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Over Dantz Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6 over Over Dantz Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, 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 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 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,732 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6
CrossesOver Dantz Run
Location8 MI W of Wellsboro
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.77117, -77.38406
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,801 (2024)
Projected traffic3,732 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 over Over Dantz Run built?

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

What condition is SR 6 over Over Dantz 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 over Over Dantz Run carry?

About 2,801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Over Dantz Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Over Dantz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.