US Bridges

SR 0006 WB Exit 1 over SR 2008 Marshwood Road

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Throop Borough Exit #1 · Structure no. 000000000039554

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,811
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 WB Exit 1 over SR 2008 Marshwood Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0006 WB Exit 1 over SR 2008 Marshwood Road in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 13,811 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,931 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0006 WB Exit 1
CrossesSR 2008 Marshwood Road
LocationThroop Borough Exit #1
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.44001, -75.58584
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,811 (2024)
Projected traffic14,931 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 WB Exit 1 over SR 2008 Marshwood Road built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0006 WB Exit 1 over SR 2008 Marshwood Road 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0006 WB Exit 1 over SR 2008 Marshwood Road carry?

About 13,811 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 WB Exit 1 over SR 2008 Marshwood Road?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 WB Exit 1 over SR 2008 Marshwood Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.