US Bridges

SR 4006 over West Falls Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawaxen Tp 1M W TR 590 · Structure no. 000000000030011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4006 over West Falls Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4006 over West Falls Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4006
CrossesWest Falls Creek
LocationLackawaxen Tp 1M W TR 590
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.46276, -75.04868
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2024)
Projected traffic304 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4006 over West Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4006 over West Falls 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 4006 over West Falls Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4006 over West Falls Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4006 over West Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.