US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 WB over SR 0247 TR 247 Exit 3

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Jessup Boro over TR 247 · Structure no. 000000000039559

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,056
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 WB over SR 0247 TR 247 Exit 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0006 TR 6 WB over SR 0247 TR 247 Exit 3 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 15,056 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,608 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0006 TR 6 WB
CrossesSR 0247 TR 247 Exit 3
LocationJessup Boro over TR 247
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.46359, -75.55873
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,056 (2024)
Projected traffic13,608 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 TR 6 WB over SR 0247 TR 247 Exit 3 built?

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

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 WB over SR 0247 TR 247 Exit 3 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 TR 6 WB over SR 0247 TR 247 Exit 3 carry?

About 15,056 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 WB over SR 0247 TR 247 Exit 3?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 WB over SR 0247 TR 247 Exit 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.