US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Prompton Bo .2M W SR 4003 · Structure no. 000000000035419

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 82 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 7,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,940 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesLackawaxen River
LocationPrompton Bo .2M W SR 4003
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.58331, -75.32577
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,151 (2023)
Projected traffic9,940 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River 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 Lackawaxen River carry?

About 7,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.