Route 6 Bridge Replacement Project near Saegertown
Project Overview
This project is to replace the bridge that carries Route 6 over French Creek at the border of Hayfield and Woodcock townships just south of the Borough of Saegertown in Crawford County.
The project will replace the bridge at the existing location with a new two-span steel plate girder structure. The roadway across the bridge will have 11-foot travel lanes and 5-foot shoulders. The project also includes reconstructing the approach roadway pavement, upgrading guide rail and pavement markings, and placing rock to stabilize roadside slopes.
The existing through-truss bridge was built in 1936. It is classified as poor condition. Approximately 7,200 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
Work is expected to occur during the 2025 construction season.
Proposed detour
A detour will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for approximately six months. The proposed 4.6-mile detour for motorized vehicles will be posted using Interstate 79, Route 6, Route 198 (Brookhouser Road).
A bicycle detour will be posted using Jordan Drive.
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Project Presentation
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Project Handout
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Additional Route 6 Bridge Project
A second Route 6 bridge replacement project is also being designed for the truss bridge carrying Route 6 over French Creek at the border of Hayfield and Woodcock townships, about one mile outside of Saegertown. Construction of the bridges will be handled by separate contracts.
Project Overview
The project involves the replacement of the Route 6 bridge over French Creek in Hayfield and Woodcock townships, Crawford County. The bridge will be replaced in its entirety, including new abutments and piers. Roadway work will be required to adjust the elevation to match the new bridge. A public comment period for the project was held in July and August. Work is expected to take place in 2027.