US Bridges

SR 6006 over Leggetts Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton JCT TR11 &SR6006 · Structure no. 000000000020383

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,769
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6006 over Leggetts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6006 over Leggetts Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 37,769 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,604 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6006
CrossesLeggetts Creek
LocationScranton JCT TR11 &SR6006
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.45533, -75.66199
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,769 (2024)
Projected traffic59,604 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6006 over Leggetts Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6006 over Leggetts 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 6006 over Leggetts Creek carry?

About 37,769 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 6006 over Leggetts Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR 6006 over Leggetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.