US Bridges

SR 2006 over Delaware Creek

PoorPosted for load

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI S East Salem · Structure no. 000000000020138

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006 over Delaware Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2006 over Delaware Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,678 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 2006
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.5 MI S East Salem
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.59859, -77.23761
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,678 (2024)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2006 over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 2006 over Delaware Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2006 over Delaware Creek carry?

About 1,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006 over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006 over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.