US 6 over Charleston Creek
FairTioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI E of Wellsboro · Structure no. 000000000032764
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,098
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Charleston Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Charleston Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 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 12,098 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,797 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Charleston Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 6 over Charleston Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 over Charleston Creek carry?
About 12,098 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Charleston Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Charleston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.