US Bridges

SR 6 Warren Bypass over Over SR62 Ludow ST E/W

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Warren City · Structure no. 000000000033970

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Warren Bypass over Over SR62 Ludow ST E/W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6 Warren Bypass over Over SR62 Ludow ST E/W in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 8,651 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,413 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 Warren Bypass
CrossesOver SR62 Ludow ST E/W
LocationWarren City
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.83462, -79.168
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,651 (2023)
Projected traffic14,413 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 Warren Bypass over Over SR62 Ludow ST E/W built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 6 Warren Bypass over Over SR62 Ludow ST E/W 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 Warren Bypass over Over SR62 Ludow ST E/W carry?

About 8,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 Warren Bypass over Over SR62 Ludow ST E/W?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Warren Bypass over Over SR62 Ludow ST E/W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.