US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Blooming Grove Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawaxen Tp 2 M W TR739 · Structure no. 000000000029797

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Blooming Grove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Blooming Grove Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3,201 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,915 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesBlooming Grove Creek
LocationLackawaxen Tp 2 M W TR739
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.421, -75.10306
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,201 (2024)
Projected traffic3,915 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Blooming Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Blooming Grove 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 Blooming Grove Creek carry?

About 3,201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Blooming Grove Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Blooming Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.