US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Trib Van Auken Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Canaan Twp .7 M W TR 170 · Structure no. 000000000035418

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,911
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Trib Van Auken Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Trib Van Auken Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,911 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,504 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesTrib Van Auken Creek
LocationCanaan Twp .7 M W TR 170
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.59149, -75.34536
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,911 (2024)
Projected traffic8,504 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Trib Van Auken Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Trib Van Auken 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 over Trib Van Auken Creek carry?

About 7,911 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Trib Van Auken Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Trib Van Auken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.