US Bridges

SR 6 Eb/Wb over Over Allegheny River

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Pleasant Township · Structure no. 000000000033971

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 Eb/Wb over Over Allegheny River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6 Eb/Wb over Over Allegheny River in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, 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 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 8,651 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,413 by 2032. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6 Eb/Wb
CrossesOver Allegheny River
LocationPleasant Township
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.83604, -79.16231
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,651 (2023)
Projected traffic14,413 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eb/Wb over Over Allegheny River built?

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

What condition is SR 6 Eb/Wb over Over Allegheny River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 Eb/Wb over Over Allegheny River carry?

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

How long is SR 6 Eb/Wb over Over Allegheny River?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 Eb/Wb over Over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.