US Bridges

SR 6 over Heise Run

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3.3 MI W of Welsboro Juct · Structure no. 000000000032756

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,801
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Heise Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6 over Heise Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6
CrossesHeise Run
Location3.3 MI W of Welsboro Juct
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76958, -77.35348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 closed57.8 mi (93 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 Heise Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 over Heise 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 Heise Run carry?

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

How long is SR 6 over Heise Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Heise Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.