US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Pp&l Flume

Poor

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Palmyra Twp .1 M E TR 590 · Structure no. 000000000029791

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Pp&l Flume is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Pp&l Flume in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,766 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,366 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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
CrossesPp&l Flume
LocationPalmyra Twp .1 M E TR 590
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.46167, -75.19
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 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
CrossesOther
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$186,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Pp&l Flume built?

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

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Pp&l Flume in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 over Pp&l Flume carry?

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

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Pp&l Flume?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Pp&l Flume?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.