US Bridges

SR 6006 Eighth Ave over Lackawanna River

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Carbondale City 8th Ave · Structure no. 000000000040163

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6006 Eighth Ave over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6006 Eighth Ave over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 12,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,583 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6006 Eighth Ave
CrossesLackawanna River
LocationCarbondale City 8th Ave
RouteU.S. Route 6B
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56969, -75.5038
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,480 (2023)
Projected traffic18,583 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6006 Eighth Ave over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6006 Eighth Ave over Lackawanna River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6006 Eighth Ave over Lackawanna River carry?

About 12,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 6006 Eighth Ave over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6006 Eighth Ave over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.