US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Indian Orchard Brook

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Texas Twp .1 M E TR 652 · Structure no. 000000000035428

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,838
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Indian Orchard Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Indian Orchard Brook in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,838 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,419 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesIndian Orchard Brook
LocationTexas Twp .1 M E TR 652
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.54621, -75.21267
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,838 (2024)
Projected traffic13,419 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$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Indian Orchard Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Indian Orchard Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 over Indian Orchard Brook carry?

About 9,838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Indian Orchard Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Indian Orchard Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.