US Bridges

SR 1041 Old RTE 6 over Lackawanna River

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Carbondale Cty .3M E 6006 · Structure no. 000000000020398

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1041 Old RTE 6 over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1041 Old RTE 6 over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,946 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1041 Old RTE 6
CrossesLackawanna River
LocationCarbondale Cty .3M E 6006
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56338, -75.51779
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2023)
Projected traffic3,946 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1041 Old RTE 6 over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1041 Old RTE 6 over Lackawanna River 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 1041 Old RTE 6 over Lackawanna River carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1041 Old RTE 6 over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1041 Old RTE 6 over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.