US Bridges

SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall Brook

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Fell Twp .5 M S SR 1009 · Structure no. 000000000020518

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,257 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 0106 TR 106
CrossesFall Brook
LocationFell Twp .5 M S SR 1009
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates41.59586, -75.51925
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$602,000
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0106 TR 106 over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.