US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over Ackerly Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Laplume Twp .1 M W TR 438 · Structure no. 000000000020361

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,464
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over Ackerly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over Ackerly Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 72 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,464 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,526 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6 & 11
CrossesAckerly Creek
LocationLaplume Twp .1 M W TR 438
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55814, -75.75652
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,464 (2024)
Projected traffic16,526 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over Ackerly Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over Ackerly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over Ackerly 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 Ackerly Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 & 11 over Ackerly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.