SR 3006 over Gardner Creek
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Newton Twp .6 M E SR 3001 · Structure no. 000000000020753
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3006 over Gardner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3006 over Gardner Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3006 over Gardner Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3006 over Gardner Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3006 over Gardner Creek carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 3006 over Gardner Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3006 over Gardner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.