US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Wallenpaupack Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Palmyra Twp @ JCT TR 590 · Structure no. 000000000029790

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Wallenpaupack Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Wallenpaupack Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 9,766 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,366 by 2032. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesWallenpaupack Creek
LocationPalmyra Twp @ JCT TR 590
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.46157, -75.18146
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,766 (2023)
Projected traffic16,366 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$442,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Wallenpaupack Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Wallenpaupack Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 over Wallenpaupack Creek carry?

About 9,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Wallenpaupack Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Wallenpaupack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.