US Bridges

Old Route 6 over US 6 EB & WB

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Brokenstraw Twp. · Structure no. 000000000045586

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,443
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Route 6 over US 6 EB & WB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Route 6 over US 6 EB & WB in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Route 6
CrossesUS 6 EB & WB
LocationBrokenstraw Twp.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.84746, -79.29589
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2024)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Route 6 over US 6 EB & WB built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Route 6 over US 6 EB & WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Route 6 over US 6 EB & WB carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Route 6 over US 6 EB & WB?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old Route 6 over US 6 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.