US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Sawkill Creek

Poor

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Dingman Twp 2.3 M W I-84 · Structure no. 000000000029804

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,574
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Sawkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Sawkill Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 8,574 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,127 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesSawkill Creek
LocationDingman Twp 2.3 M W I-84
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.35133, -74.8765
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
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,574 (2023)
Projected traffic12,127 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Sawkill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Sawkill Creek 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 May 2023.

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

About 8,574 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Sawkill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Sawkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.