US Bridges

SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall Brook

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Fell Twp .8 M S SR 1009 · Structure no. 000000000020517

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 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 3,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,257 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0106 TR 106
CrossesFall Brook
LocationFell Twp .8 M S SR 1009
RouteState Highway 106
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.5928, -75.51777
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,182 (2024)
Projected traffic4,257 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall Brook carry?

About 3,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.