US Bridges

US 6 over Tomjack Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Burlington Boro · Structure no. 000000000006038

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Tomjack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 over Tomjack Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,391 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,765 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesTomjack Creek
LocationBurlington Boro
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.78025, -76.60648
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,391 (2023)
Projected traffic6,765 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Tomjack Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Tomjack Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Tomjack Creek carry?

About 3,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Tomjack Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Tomjack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.