US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Hawley Boro JCT SR 2004 · Structure no. 000000000035430

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,579
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 7,579 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,279 by 2032. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesLackawaxen River
LocationHawley Boro JCT SR 2004
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.47879, -75.18398
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
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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,579 (2024)
Projected traffic11,279 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$329,000
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 1982.

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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River carry?

About 7,579 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.