US Bridges

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Brokenstraw Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Youngsville Borough · Structure no. 000000000033958

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,741
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Brokenstraw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Brokenstraw Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 6,741 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,030 by 2032. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 6 Grand Army Hy
CrossesOver Brokenstraw Creek
LocationYoungsville Borough
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.84896, -79.32267
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,741 (2024)
Projected traffic10,030 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Brokenstraw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 6,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Grand Army Hy over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.