US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Braintrim Twp JCT TR 367 · Structure no. 000000000037056

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Tuscarora Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Tuscarora Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 4,693 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,838 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesTuscarora Creek
LocationBraintrim Twp JCT TR 367
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.64163, -76.1468
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,693 (2023)
Projected traffic7,838 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$747,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Tuscarora 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 4,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.