US Bridges

SR 6006 Business 6 over Rush Brook Pa 107

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Mayfield Boro over TR 107 · Structure no. 000000000020396

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6006 Business 6 over Rush Brook Pa 107 is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 6006 Business 6 over Rush Brook Pa 107 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 87 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 9,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,953 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6006 Business 6
CrossesRush Brook Pa 107
LocationMayfield Boro over TR 107
RouteU.S. Route 6B
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.53494, -75.5512
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,488 (2024)
Projected traffic12,953 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6006 Business 6 over Rush Brook Pa 107 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 6006 Business 6 over Rush Brook Pa 107 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6006 Business 6 over Rush Brook Pa 107 carry?

About 9,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 6006 Business 6 over Rush Brook Pa 107?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6006 Business 6 over Rush Brook Pa 107?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.