US Bridges

SR 6 EB Grand Army over Over Brokenstraw Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Brokenstraw Township · Structure no. 000000000033959

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
373 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 EB Grand Army over Over Brokenstraw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6 EB Grand Army over Over Brokenstraw Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, 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 3,411 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,756 by 2032. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 6 EB Grand Army
CrossesOver Brokenstraw Creek
LocationBrokenstraw Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.84762, -79.29464
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,411 (2023)
Projected traffic4,756 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is SR 6 EB Grand Army 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 July 2023.

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

About 3,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.