US Bridges

SR 6006 Business 6 over Racket Brook

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Carbondale 200 W TR 171 · Structure no. 000000000020399

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,873
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6006 Business 6 over Racket Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6006 Business 6 over Racket Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 7,873 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,177 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6006 Business 6
CrossesRacket Brook
LocationCarbondale 200 W TR 171
RouteU.S. Route 6B
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.57535, -75.49842
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,873 (2024)
Projected traffic11,177 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6006 Business 6 over Racket Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 6006 Business 6 over Racket Brook 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 Racket Brook carry?

About 7,873 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 6006 Business 6 over Racket Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6006 Business 6 over Racket Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.