US Bridges

SR 2006 Main ST over Reading Bluemt& Northern

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Duryea Boro JCT SR 2027 · Structure no. 000000000040404

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,445
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006 Main ST over Reading Bluemt& Northern is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2006 Main ST over Reading Bluemt& Northern in Luzerne 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 10,445 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,351 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 2006 Main ST
CrossesReading Bluemt& Northern
LocationDuryea Boro JCT SR 2027
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.34779, -75.77391
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,445 (2024)
Projected traffic10,351 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2006 Main ST over Reading Bluemt& Northern built?

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

What condition is SR 2006 Main ST over Reading Bluemt& Northern 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2006 Main ST over Reading Bluemt& Northern carry?

About 10,445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006 Main ST over Reading Bluemt& Northern?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006 Main ST over Reading Bluemt& Northern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.