US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Black Walnut Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Meshoppn Tp 1.2M E SR4009 · Structure no. 000000000037059

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,493
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Black Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Black Walnut Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 4,493 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,675 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesBlack Walnut Creek
LocationMeshoppn Tp 1.2M E SR4009
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.61413, -76.11816
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,493 (2024)
Projected traffic7,675 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Black Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Black Walnut 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 Black Walnut Creek carry?

About 4,493 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Black Walnut Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Black Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.