US Bridges

SR 2006 over Buckwha Creek

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Lower Smith Gap Rd. · Structure no. 000000000044954

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,118
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006 over Buckwha Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2006 over Buckwha Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,159 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSR 2006
CrossesBuckwha Creek
LocationLower Smith Gap Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.82255, -75.52581
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2024)
Projected traffic2,159 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2006 over Buckwha Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2006 over Buckwha 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2006 over Buckwha Creek carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006 over Buckwha Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006 over Buckwha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.