US Bridges

US 6 over Lackawaxen River

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Honesdale Boro JCT 191 · Structure no. 000000000045711

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,611
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Lackawaxen River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 over Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,611 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,133 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesLackawaxen River
LocationHonesdale Boro JCT 191
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.57697, -75.25695
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,611 (2024)
Projected traffic13,133 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Lackawaxen River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Lackawaxen River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does US 6 over Lackawaxen River carry?

About 10,611 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Lackawaxen River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.