US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Laplume Twp 1 M W TR 438 · Structure no. 000000000020360

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,464
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 years old, older 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 11,464 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,526 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6 & 11
CrossesS Br Tunkhannock Creek
LocationLaplume Twp 1 M W TR 438
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56312, -75.76992
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,464 (2024)
Projected traffic16,526 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over S Br Tunkhannock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 11,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.