US Bridges

SR 6 over Over Kelsey Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Wellsboro · Structure no. 000000000032761

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Over Kelsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6 over Over Kelsey Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 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 7,477 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,283 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 6
CrossesOver Kelsey Creek
LocationBoro of Wellsboro
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.75222, -77.29744
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,477 (2024)
Projected traffic9,283 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 6 over Over Kelsey Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 over Over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 7,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.